Soft Volleyballs, Balloons, Beachballs

1. Students will show ability to track an object to their forearms.
2. Students will be able to contact the object and control the direction of the of the object.
3. Students will show understanding of basic vocabulary associated with the forearm pass/bump skill.
4. Students will be aware of appropriate time to use the skill during volley tennis play.

If a student can properly demonstrate the skill, allow them to lead the class for demo.Have a picture of the skill displayed for students.Write the key cues on a chart for students to read.Allow students to choose the type of object that best fits their "comfort" level.

Talk briefly about history of the sport of volleyball. Check for background knowledge - Has anyone ever played volleyball? Watched a game? Used their arms to control a ball or other object?

Today's activity to will be the Forearm Pass or Bumpas it can be used during volleyball or volley tennis play. It is used to receive a hit over the net and is good to use when a ball is traveling fast or at a low level. It should be hit high enough to allow the receiver time to get into position.

1. Students should locate their "forearms" and show that they can be extended to be our large striking surface. There are a few hand positions - but generally, encourage students to keep their hands connected, arms extended, elbows straight.(Force will be redirected rather than created although some of the force will be absorbed.) Try not to lock fingers.
2. The player will need to move into the path of the ball.
3. Watch the ball contact the forearms.
4. Knees are bent (one leg slightly ahead of the other, forward-back stride position)
5. The follow through is with the total body moving up and through the ball.

Practice the motion of the forearm pass without equipment.

Each student to have an object that best fits their ability level. (When allowing a bounce, students should switch to volleyballs or an object that will bounce back.) Check for understanding - Forearms, Path, Knees, Follow Through

1. Toss a ball slightly, catch it in forearms.
2. Toss-Bump-Catch to self
3. If available, students can go to a wall and bump back and forth against a wall.
4. Continuous bumps (in a row, for time)
5. Allow a bounce between bumps, continuous bumps
6. Partner - One ball per pair - Students face partners (have 2 rows with those bumping all facing same direction. Partner one tosses, partner two can allow a bounce and then bump back; partner one catches. Repeat 5 or so times; Change positions.
7. If students are ready, have them try continuous bumps back and forth, allowing a bounce if needed.

Review cues for the skill - have them pair share when you ask: Show someone the position of your forearms. Tell someone where to contact the ball. Show someone the position of your legs. Etc…

Student in a wheelchair can work with a partner using a soft object.The grass may be a space where the activity can begin, but using the bounce between hits will be difficult.Show a video of the skill as used in a game.Bring in a guest speaker to demonstrate or a professional athlete to increase interest in the skill/game.