Athletics & Wellness Grade 4 45 min

Skill Combo: Dribble, Strike, and Volley Games

This lesson helps you combine dribbling, striking, and volleying into fun games! Learning to switch between these skills will make you a more awesome and confident player in many different sports.

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What & Why

Dribbling, striking, and volleying are three amazing skills you use in lots of sports. Let's see what they are:Dribbling: Tapping a ball continuously, like with your hands in basketball or your feet in soccer.Striking: Hitting a ball with a single, strong contact, like kicking a soccer ball or hitting a ball in four square.Volleying: Tapping a ball upward, usually before it hits the ground, like in volleyball.Combining these skills helps you think fast, move your body in new ways, and have more fun playing games with friends!
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Example 1 — Soccer Relay

This game mixes dribbling and striking. You'll need a soccer ball (or a similar bouncy ball) and a cone for each team.Step 1: Dribble! The first person in line dribbles the soccer ball with their feet around a cone a short distance away. Remember to use gentle taps!Step 2: Strike! After dribbling back to the starting line, the player strikes the ball to pass it to the next person in line.Step 3: Go! The next person catches the ball with their feet and starts dribbling. The first team to have everyone finish wins!
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Example 2 — Volleyball Keep-Up

This is a teamwork game all about volleying. You'll need a soft ball, like a beach ball or a soft volleyball.Step 1: Start the Volley. In a small group of 3-4 people, one person tosses the ball into the air and volleys it straight up.Step 2: Keep it Up! The goal is for everyone to work together to keep the ball from touching the ground. Take turns volleying the ball to each other or straight up.Step 3: Count Your Hits. See how many times your group can volley the ball in a row. Try to beat your own record!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
When dribbling a basketball, which part of your hand gives you the most control?
A.Your fingertips
B.Your palm
C.The back of your hand
D.Your wrist
Beginner
You are playing Volleyball Keep-Up and the ball is coming towards you. What is the first thing you should do to get ready to volley it?
A.Jump as high as you can.
B.Close your eyes.
C.Get under the ball and bend your knees.
D.Kick it with your foot.
Beginner
Which of these skills is defined by hitting a ball *before* it touches the ground?
A.Dribbling
B.Volleying
C.Striking
D.Bouncing

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This lesson helps you combine dribbling, striking, and volleying into fun games! Learning to switch between these skills will make you a more awesome and confident player in many different sports.

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