Volleyball Unit Plan

Grades 5-6
Roberta G. Doering Middle
School
November 30th
December 17th
Kevin Mallon

Unit Outcomes
(By the end of the
unit, students will
be able to)

Referenc
e MA CF
& NASPE
Standard
s
by #

Content to be
taught

Assessment
(include rubrics,
quizzes, etc. in
written materials
section)

Psychomotor
Demonstrate the
ability to perform
multiple skills in
the game of
volleyball:
passing (bump,
set), serving,
rotating on the
court
Cognitive
Know the rules
and regulations of
the game of
volleyball. Know
difference
between set pass
and bump pass.
Know the scoring
system of
volleyball. Know
how to rotate
positions on the
court.
Vocab Words:
bump, set, serve
Affective
Follow all of the
class rules and
expectations,
work
cooperatively
with classmates,
remain safe, and
respect each
other, the
teacher, and
equipment

(SHAPE
1; MA
CF
2.2/2.9)

(SHAPE
2; MA
CF
2.1/2.1
1)

(SHAPE
4; MA
CF
2.7/2.1
4)

Day 1: Volleyball
Set/Bump
Day 2: Volleyball
Serve
Day 3:
Serve/Gameplay
Day 4: Gameplay
Day 5: Gameplay

Day 1-5: Skill cues

Day 1:
Setting/Bumping Skill
Cues
Day 2: Serve Skill
Cues, Rotation
Day 3: Serving Skill
Cues/Rotation Process
Day 5: All Skill Cues,
Knowing how to
rotate positions on
the court

Day 1-5: Follow all

safety rules
Days 1-5: Respect
each other, teacher,
and equipment
Days 1-5: Show
sportsmanship to
classmates
Day 4-5: Support
teammates during
gameplay

Day 1:
Bumping/Set
Checklist
Day 4: Informal:
Have students
show what a
proper
bump/set/serve
looks like.
Day 5:
Bumping/Set
Checklist
Day 1: Informal:
Have students
tell you the skill
cues for
bump/set
Day 2: Informal:
Have students
tell you the skill
cues for the
serve.

Day 1-5: Informal

Questioning

Grading Policy
1- Student comes to class with proper and appropriate footwear.
Student follows all class rules and respect classmates. Student
shows great effort and some improvement on the skills they are
working on.
2- Student comes to class with proper and appropriate footwear.
Student behaves appropriately for most of the time, but at times
acts inappropriately. Student shows effort for part of the lesson
and shows minimal improvement on the skills they are working
on.
3- Student comes to class unprepared with inappropriate footwear.
Student is disruptive throughout the lesson and behaving
inappropriately. Student shows no effort and no improvement on
the skills they are working on.

Effort 50%- Student comes to class everyday prepared with

appropriate footwear and clothing. Student shows fantastic effort and
helps others struggling. Student follows directions and respects other
students.
Skill 25%- Student shows that they can perform the skill with good
ability. Student shows improvement each lesson.
Knowledge 25%- Student shows increase in knowledge by correctly
answering questions on quizzes or
assessments.

Volleyball Pre-Assessment
Bump Teacher Checklist
Students
Name

Ready
Position

Lifts Arms
Slightly

Arms
Straight/Fl
at

Strikes Ball
with
Forearms

Set Teacher Checklist

Students
Name

Ready
Position

Gets
Under
Ball

Diamond/Wind
ow with Hands

Strikes
Ball with
Fingerpad
s

Serve Partner Checklist

Name:
Skill Cues
Holds Ball at Waist Level
Swings Arm Straight
Back/Forward
Makes Fist with Hand
Strikes Ball with
Wrist/Palm

Yes

No

Bump

Arms together
Forearms flat straight
Eyes on the ball

Strikes ball with forearms

Lifts arms slightly

Set

Make diamond/window with hands

Gets under the ball

Contacts ball with fingerpads

Eyes on the ball

Straighten arms after contacting ball

Push up towards the ceiling

Serve

Hold ball at waist level

Hold ball a little out in front

Make fist with hand

Eyes on the ball

Swing arm straight back

Volleyball Post-Assessment
Bump Teacher Checklist
Students
Name

Ready
Position

Lifts Arms
Slightly

Arms
Straight/Fl
at

Strikes Ball
with
Forearms

Set Teacher Checklist

Students
Name

Ready
Position

Gets
Under
Ball

Diamond/Wind
ow with Hands

Strikes
Ball with
Fingerpad
s

Results of Assessment
Volleyball Checklist
Scores
Class
202 5th
105 5th
205 5th
207 5th
212 5th
211 5th
203 5th
302
314
313
303
305
311

6th
6th
6th
6th
6th
6th

Pre-Test (8)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1

Post-Test (8)
6
5
7
7
6
6
5

3
2
2
3
2
2

7
7
6
7
5
6

In my volleyball unit plan I used a pre and post test to assess my

students learning throughout the unit. The assessment I used was a
teachers checklist on the correct skill cues for the bump and set pass
in the game of volleyball. Using the pre-test allowed me to see the
students prior knowledge on the skills of volleyball. The majority of
sixth grade classes scored an average higher score than the fifth grade
classes because theyve had prior experience with volleyball skills. The
assessment was broken down into two sections: section one was the
bump and section two was the set. Each section had four skill cues that
I was looking for. If the student showed the skill cue I would place a
checkmark in that box. If they did not show the skill cue I would leave
the box blank. Both sections totaled eight points.
The final data seen above shows that each class improved on
their average scores for the post test. The biggest increases in scores

were five points from 1 to 6 and 2 to 7. The smallest increase in score

was three points from 2 to 5. Administering a pre-assessment and postassessment is a fantastic way to measure your students learning
throughout a specific unit.

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE - DAILY LESSON PLAN

NAME: Kevin Mallon

DATE: 12/2/15

SCHOOL: Roberta Doering

LESSON# 1

FACILITIES: Gymnasium

CLASS SIZE: 40 GRADE: 6

UNIT/THEME: Volleyball
EQUIPMENT:

TIME: 8:38-9:23

GENERIC LEVEL: Control

1. 10 volleyballs

2. 10 cones

FOCUS OF LESSON: Bump/Set in Volleyball

STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (SPO):
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
(P) Demonstrate the ability to bump/set a volleyball back to a partner by using the correct skill
cues at least 1 out of 3 times (SHAPE 1; MA CF 2.1)
(C) Identify where on the body you should make contact with the volleyball when using the bump
as a pass (SHAPE 2; MA CF 2.2)
(A) Respect each other, themselves, and the equipment throughout the entire lesson when
working together (SHAPE 4; MA CF 2.7)
Check each objective: Is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally appropriate?
TEACHER PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - During the lesson the teacher will:
1. Remind students to try not to hit the ceiling when using the bump
2. Give out corrective feedback to students that are doing the skill incorrectly
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - What are the safety concerns? What is unique about the
students in this class?
Be aware of the balcony
Be aware of the ceiling
References:
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/Cues/ViewCues.asp?ID=292

http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/cues/archive9798/cues59798.html

LESSON PLAN FORM

TIME
0-2

2-8

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON
Attendance: Ss will
enter the gym and sit in
their spots for attendance
Skill Cues:
Bump:
Ready position (knees
bent)
Move feet to get
under the ball
Do not swing arms,
keep arms
straight/flat
Contact ball with
forearms
Set:
Ready position
Move feet to get
under the ball
Make diamond with
hand
Hit ball with
fingerpads
Demonstrations:
Teacher will
demonstrate both
skills with the help of
another student

8-11

Transition:
Boys will line up
along one wall
and girls will line
up along another
wall
Students will be

ORGANIZATION

REFLECTIONS

11-17

17-23

given a number 110

Teacher will
designate where
each number is
supposed to go

Activity #1: Bump

Students will be in
groups of 3 or 4
First person in the
group will take the
volleyball and stand
on the black line.
They will two hand
underhand toss the
volleyball
Next person in group
will stand on red line
and bump the ball
back to the person
who tossed it
Person who tossed it
will catch the ball
Person will bump the
volleyball 3 times and
then switch
Activity #2: Set
Students will be in
same groups from
before
First person in the
group will take the
volleyball and stand
on the black line.
They will two hand
underhand toss the
volleyball
Next person in group
will stand on red line
and set the ball back
to the person who
tossed it
Person who tossed it

24-30

30-37

37-38

39-40

will catch the ball

Person will bump the
volleyball 3 times and
then switch

Activity #3: Decision

Making
Students will be in
same groups from
before
Student tossing now
must either toss the
ball high in the air
(above head) or lower
to the ground (waist
level)
Student hitting the
ball must now decide
if they should either
bump or set the ball
back
Activity #4: Rally
The student tossing
and the student
hitting will now
attempt to have a
rally of 3 hits
The hits can either be
a bump or set
Conclusion:
Teacher will have
student come out
and show the
class what a
proper bump/set
looks like
Transition
Students will put
equipment away
and walk over to
line up along the
wall

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE - DAILY LESSON PLAN

NAME: Kevin Mallon

DATE: 12/7/15

SCHOOL: Roberta Doering

LESSON#: 2

FACILITIES: Gymnasium

CLASS SIZE: 44

TIME: 8:38-9:23
GRADE: 5/6

UNIT/THEME: Volleyball GENERIC LEVEL: Pre-Control

EQUIPMENT:

1. 10 cones

2. 10 volleyballs

FOCUS OF LESSON: Underhand Serve

STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (SPO):
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to
(P) Demonstrate the ability to underhand serve volleyball to a partner at least 3 out of 5 times
(SHAPE 1; MA CF 2.1)
(C) Identify what part of the hand/arm you should strike the volleyball with when underhand
serving when asked by the teacher at the end of the lesson (SHAPE 2; MA CF 2.2)
(A) Respect each other, themselves, and the equipment throughout the entire lesson when
working together (SHAPE 4; MA CF 2.7)
Check each objective: Is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally appropriate?
TEACHER PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - During the lesson the teacher will:
3. Remind students to try not to hit the ceiling when using the bump
4. Give out corrective feedback to students that are doing the skill incorrectly
5. Remind students to swing arm straight back/forward when serving
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - What are the safety concerns? What is unique about the
students in this class?

Be aware of the balcony

Be aware of the ceiling
Remind students to stay in their work space

REFERENCES :
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/cues/underhandserve.html

LESSON PLAN FORM

TIME
0-2
2-8

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON
Attendance: Ss will
enter the gym and sit in
their spots for attendance
Review
Teacher will review
the skills of bump/set
Teacher will
demonstrate the two
skills
Teacher will have
students come up and
demonstrate both
skills
Skill Cues:
Bump:
Ready position
(knees bent)
Move feet to get
under the ball
Do not swing arms,
keep arms
straight/flat
Contact ball with
forearms
Set:
Ready position
Move feet to get
under the ball
Make diamond with
hand
Hit ball with

ORGANIZATION

REFLECTIONS

8-11

11-21

fingerpads
Transition:
Boys will line up
along one wall and
girls will line up
along another wall
Students will be
given a number 1-10
Teacher will
designate where each
number is supposed
to go
Activity #1: Decision
Making
Students will begin
with decision drill
that they worked on
last class
Student tossing must
either toss the ball
high in the air (above
head) or lower to the
ground (waist level)
Student hitting the
ball must now decide
if they should either
bump or set the ball
back
Extension:
Have students have a
rally of 3 hits back
and forth

21-25

Skill Cues:
Underhand Serve
Hold ball at waist
level
Swing arm straight
back/forward
Strike ball with
wrist/palm area
Dont toss ball in the

25-37

37-38

38-40

air; strike ball right

out of hand
Demonstration:
Teacher will now
demonstrate the
underhand serve to
the class
Activity #2: Underhand
Serve
Students will be in
same groups from
before
One person in the
group will come out
about 10 steps
Next person in the
group will underhand
serve their volleyball
to them
Partner will catch the
volleyball and roll it
back to their partner
Each person will
serve it 3 times and
then switch roles
Extension
Have partner try to
bump or set the ball
back to the server
Have partners try to
have a 5 hit rally
Conclusion
Teacher will quickly
demonstrate the
proper underhand
serve again
Transition
Students will put
equipment back
down at their cone

Students will now

line up quietly along
the wall

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE - DAILY LESSON PLAN

NAME: Kevin Mallon

DATE: 12/10/15

SCHOOL: Roberta Doering

LESSON#: 3

FACILITIES: Gymnasium

CLASS SIZE: 40

TIME: 8:38-9:23
GRADE: 5/6

UNIT/THEME: Volleyball GENERIC LEVEL: Pre-Control

EQUIPMENT:

1. 10 cones

2. 10 volleyballs

3. 2 Nets

FOCUS OF LESSON: Underhand Serve/Rotating

STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (SPO):
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
(P) Demonstrate the ability to underhand serve a volleyball over a net to a partner at least 3 out of
5 times (SHAPE 1; MA CF 2.1)
(C) Identify where they should rotate to from every position on the court (SHAPE 2; MA CF 2.2)
(A) Respect each other, themselves, and the equipment throughout the entire lesson when
working together (SHAPE 4; MA CF 2.7)
Check each objective: Is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally appropriate?
TEACHER PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - During the lesson the teacher will:
1. Remind students to try not to hit the ceiling when using the bump

2. Give out corrective feedback to students that are doing the skill incorrectly
3. Remind students to swing arm straight back/forward when serving
4. Make sure students are rotating correctly
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - What are the safety concerns? What is unique about the
students in this class?
Be aware of the balcony
Be aware of the ceiling
Remind students to stay in their work space

LESSON PLAN FORM

TIME
0-2
2-6

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON
Attendance: Ss will
enter the gym and sit in
their spots for attendance
Review
Teacher will review
the skills involved in
the underhand serve
Teacher will
demonstrate the
serve over the net
with the help of a
student
Skill Cues:
Underhand Serve
Hold ball at waist
level
Swing arm straight
back/forward
Strike ball with
wrist/palm area
Dont toss ball in the
air; strike ball right
out of hand

6-9

Transition:
Boys will line up
along one wall and
girls will line up
along another wall

ORGANIZATION

REFLECTIONS

9-22

Students will be
given a number 1-10
Teacher will
designate where each
number is supposed
to go

22-24

Activity #1: Underhand

Serve Over Net
Students will do the
same serving activity
form last class
This time there will
be a net to serve it
over
One person in the
group will come out
about 10 steps
Next person in the
group will underhand
serve their volleyball
over the net to them
Partner will catch the
volleyball and then
serve it back to their
partner
Each person will
serve it 1 time and
then switch roles

24-29

Transition
Students will have a
seat with their group
Teacher will call out
students and put
them in spots on one
of the two courts
Activity #2: Rotation
Students will now
practice rotating on
the volleyball court
Students will rotate
whenever their team
gets the ball back for

29-38

39-40

a serve
Front row will move
one spot to the right;
person on the end
will move one spot
back
Middle row will
move one spot to the
left; person on the
end will move one
spot back
Back row will move
one spot to the right;
person at the end will
go across to the front
row left spot
Students will
practice this with
their team until
everyone
understands it fully

Activity #3: Simulated

Game
Students will now
play a practice game
Score will not be
kept
Purpose is to practice
rotating and serving
in a game like
condition
Each person on a
team will get one
serve
Regardless of what
team wins the rally
the ball will go to the
other team so
everyone can get a
chance to serve
Extension
If enough time is left
begin a game
keeping score

Transition
Students will put
equipment down and
line up quietly along
the wall

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE - DAILY LESSON PLAN

NAME: Kevin Mallon

DATE: 12/14/15

SCHOOL: Roberta Doering

LESSON#: 4/5

FACILITIES: Gymnasium

CLASS SIZE: 39

TIME: 8:38-9:23
GRADE: 5/6

UNIT/THEME: Volleyball GENERIC LEVEL: Pre-Control

EQUIPMENT:

1. 10 cones

2. 2 volleyballs

3. 2 Nets

FOCUS OF LESSON: Gameplay/Keeping Score

STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (SPO):
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
(P) Demonstrate the ability to use a bump or set during gameplay (SHAPE 1; MA CF 2.1)
(C) Properly keep score of a volleyball game by knowing what score to say first when serving
(SHAPE 2; MA CF 2.2)
(A) Respect each other, themselves, and the equipment throughout the entire lesson when
working together (SHAPE 4; MA CF 2.7)
Check each objective: Is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally appropriate?
TEACHER PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - During the lesson the teacher will:

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Remind students to try not to hit the ceiling when using the bump
Give out corrective feedback to students that are doing the skill incorrectly
Remind students to swing arm straight back/forward when serving
Make sure students are rotating correctly
Officiate the games fairly

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - What are the safety concerns? What is unique about the
students in this class?
Be aware of the balcony
Be aware of the ceiling
Remind students to stay in their work space
Keep students in spots during games

LESSON PLAN FORM

TIME
0-2

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON
Attendance: Ss will
enter the gym and sit in
their spots for attendance

2-6

Transition:
Boys will line up
along one wall and
girls will line up
along another wall
Students will be
given a number 1-4
Teacher will
designate where each
number is supposed
to go

6-9

Review
After students are
put into teams they
will review rotating
spots
Front row will move
one spot to the right;
person on the end
will move one spot
back
Middle row will
move one spot to the

ORGANIZATION

REFLECTIONS

9-38

left; person on the

end will move one
spot back
Back row will move
one spot to the right;
person at the end
will go across to the
front row left spot

Gameplay
Students will now
participate in games
There will be two
games going on at
once
Teams will rotate
courts after games
have finished to face
new teams
Rules
Games played to 15
Black line in back is
out of bounds
Red line on sides is
out of bounds
Back wall and
ceiling is out of
bounds
Server gets 2 serves
(one fault)
Team serving is
allowed one
helping hit to get it
over the net
Team is allowed
infinite amount of
hits to get ball over
the net
If team serving gets
five points in a row
and has the lead the
ball will go to the
other team
Ball should be rolled
under the net when

giving it to the other

team
39-40
Transition
Students will put
down equipment and
walk over to line up
quietly along the
walls