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VAI Introduction to SpikeBall Workshop Pack

Volleyball Association of Ireland

Introduction to SpikeBall

Workshop Pack


Philosophy

The chief objective is:

To encourage more Children to participate in Volleyball

competition in an enjoyable way

Key issues that lead to enjoyment:

• More Rallies

• More touches of the ball

• Less pressure to win

• Fun competition

• Play more matches

• Attacking the ball

• No pain from ball

• Equal play for all

We believe that the result of changing the numbers in a team combined with the

adaptation of the rules will result in:

1. Volleyball becoming more attractive as a sport to those who are not

already playing

2. An improvement in the players’ skill level as a result of touching the ball

more often in a game-like way.

3. An improvement brought about by more rallies happening.

4. The serve becoming less dominant and allowing play to continue.

5. The players getting many more opportunities to hit the ball as part of

play.


General Rules and Guidelines

1. Physical Environment

i. The size of the court will be doubles Badminton court or nearest equivalent.

ii. The height of the net should be between 1.85m and 2.10 m depending on

age and sex.

iii. Court Markings can be made from masking tape for the rectangular outline if

no lines are available.

iv. The type of Ball used must be soft. We would recommend Mikasa V180 to

V230 range (Available from VAI office). No plastic or nylon wound or heavy

ball to be permitted

v. The net can be Badminton net, rope or Horse-tape (Available from VAI office)

vi. We recommend a minimum of 1.5 m to 2.m space between courts

2. Composition of Team

i. The number of players in a team should be ideally 6. There will be 4 on the

court and 2 substitutes. The minimum number on a team is 4.

ii. Substitutions are made as follows:

• If after every 3rd successful service by any one player on serving

team, the team still has the right to serve, then the serving team

rotates and the substitute comes on to serve

• When the receiving team wins back service the substitute comes on

to serve

• No other substitution is allowed except in the case of an injury

• Substitutions are made automatically without any signal required

from coach or referee.

iii. The competition can be single sex or mixed as makes sense locally.

3. Adapted rules

i. Compulsory 3 touch. A point is awarded to the opposite team if a team

fails to complete 3 touches on their side.


ii. The block is not counted as a touch.

iii. 1st touch can be a volley or a forearm pass (dig).

iv. 2nd touch must be a catch and throw. The ball is caught with two hands

and tossed underarm so the hitter may attack it. Once the catcher has

caught the ball then no further movement of the feet is allowed. The ball

is tossed from whatever way the catcher is facing when receiving the ball.

v. 3rd touch ideally should be a hit but can be volleyed or dug over.

vi. Ball cannot be played below the waist, or deliberately played with the

head.

vii. The Service can be either an underarm or over-arm serve from behind the

base line or an underarm two handed toss from not more than halfway

up the court.

viii. The Blitz can be based on timed sets or reaching a score. This will be

determined by what makes sense locally.

4. General Organisation

i. The local format will be that of a series of 3 Blitzes. The Blitzes should be

played at 2/3 different venues where possible.

ii. The number of schools/teams in each Blitz will be determined locally and

in accordance with the minimum play rule. (See rules 4 e and 4 f). It is

suggested that separate competitions would be held for 1st and 2nd

Years in Post Primary schools. Primary schools can make a decision

regarding whether a separate competition needs to be held for different

age groups.

iii. Each team to play a minimum of 3 Blitzes in a season.

iv. There must be a minimum guaranteed playing time each day.

v. Each team must play at least 3 matches per Blitz.

vi. A match must consist of a minimum of two 10 minute sets.

vii. Each team is allowed one 30 second timeout per set.

viii. The main objective is that children play and have fun. Local organisers

may present some small prizes to participants if they think it is suitable.


ix. It is recommended to get pupils involved in the refereeing, administration

and publicity side of the SpikeBall Blitzes.

x. Entries should be sent to the VAI office and the Schools committee will

divide entrants into local groups.

xi. For Regional and National Competition the VAI may alter the rules to

ensure uniformity.

The overwhelming rule that governs everything is that

Children take part and have FUN

The Learning Route

Demo: Demonstrate the whole skill

Do: Participants do the whole skill

Demo: Demo whole skill with one focus

Do: Participants do whole skill working on that one focus

Feedback: Give specific positive feedback on that one FOCUS


Key Points of Skills

Forearm Pass

1. Move to the ball.

2. Arms straight and away from body when playing the ball.

3. Ball contact on forearms above the wrist.

4. Only small movement of arms when playing the ball.

Volley

1. Move to the ball

2. Contact ball above and in front of forehead.

3. Hands in shape of ball with thumbs back.

4. Arms extend and follow through so that hands come

together.

Serve

1. Stand left foot in front of right (Right handed server).

2. Short toss in front of serving hand.

3. Reach to contact ball with meaty part of hand.

4. Wrist stiff.

Hit

1. Run and jump off two feet

2. Last part of foot approach is Left –Right- Left (Right

Handed Hitter).

3. Contact ball above and in front of hitting shoulder.

4. Contact ball with open hand.

5. Follow through with hitting hand to right thigh.


A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching SpikeBall

The new Coaching Handbook is packed with

all the information you ever needed to

know about SpikeBall.

Features:

• Detailed diagrams showing all the key points of all the skills

• 10 fully prepared session plans to introduce the game

• How to use “The Learning Route”

• Loads of warm up fun drills and exercises with a ball

• Session planner so you can write your own sessions

• List of all the rules

• Diagrams of all the refereeing signals

• How to get articles and photos into your local media

• How to run a successful Blitz no matter how many teams enter

Order your SpikeBall Handbook and DVD now from the VAI


Starter Pack

Contains all equipment required to play SpikeBall

Includes:

o 10 SpikeBall Volleyballs

o 50m of Horse tape

o Comprehensive guide to SpikeBall

Handbook with lesson plans

o Demonstration SpikeBall DVD

o FREE places for all your teachers

at introductory SpikeBall

Workshops

o FREE Affiliation for 1 year

o Links to other SpikeBall schools in your area

SpikeBall Starter packs now only €230!!

Available now from the Volleyball Association of Ireland

Contact: Ph: 01-6707165 or Email [email protected]


SALES: SPECIAL OFFERS

1. SpikeBall Starter Pack: now €230!!

• 10 Mikasa MGV-230 (SpikeBall)

Volleyballs

• 50m of horse tape

• Teacher’s Manual & DVD

• 1 year’s affiliation

• Links with other SpikeBall clubs in

your area

• Free places for your teachers at

Introductory SpikeBall Workshops

2. SpikeBall Deal: €250

• 15 Mikasa MGV-230 (SpikeBall)

Volleyballs

• 1 string ball bag

3. Match Ball Deal: €585

• 10 Mikasa MVA-200 (match) Volleyballs

• 2 Mikasa 5-ball bags

4. Pre-Season Match Ball Deal: €300

• 5 Mikasa MVA-200 (match) Volleyballs

• 1 Mikasa 5-ball bag FREE!!!

EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM

Please complete using BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS and provide all details as its essential for

deliveries to be made on time. Delivery is free of charge and is made by express courier;

please allow 14 days for delivery. Payment can be made by cheque or postal order.

Contact:

School / Body / Club:

Full Address:

Phone Number:

Mobile Number:

Order

Item / Special Offer Quantity Unit Price Sub-Total

Mikasa MGV-230 Volleyball (SpikeBall Volleyball) €18 €

Mikasa MVA-200 Volleyball (Match Volleyball) €60 €

€

€

€

€

TOTAL: €

Mikasa Volleyball

Mobile Phone Charms - €3


VAI Schools Affiliation Form 2011/12

*** Please complete using BLOCK capitals ***

Please tick the appropriate box:

Primary Post Primary

School Name:

Address:

Region / Area:

(if feasible) (E.g. Cork City / East / West, Galway County / City, Waterford County / City, Tipperary North / South, Dublin City / Fingal / Belgard / etc.) E-mail:

Phone: Fax:

School Type: Girls Only Boys Only Mixed

“This is our school’s first time to affiliate with the VAI”: Yes □□□□ No □□□□

First-time Affiliates will receive: Previously Affiliated Schools will receive:

• A free updated copy of the “A Complete Guide

to Teaching SpikeBall” handbook, worth €10

• A free demonstration DVD for the SpikeBall

game, worth €10

• SpikeBall stickers and certificates for all

participants in SpikeBall FUN Blitzes

• Free places for teachers at the next SpikeBall

Workshop

• SpikeBall stickers and certificates for all

participants in SpikeBall FUN Blitzes

Contact: Mobile:

E-mail: Affiliation

Fee(s):

Please pick between the following affiliation packages:

Fee Enclosed

1-Year SpikeBall Affiliation

2011/12

€25

2-Year SpikeBall Affiliation

2011/12 & 2012/13

€35

NOTICE

• Affiliation forms will only be processed with accompanying payment in full.

Signed Date

School Contact

For official use only:

DRO OI DR

Issued by PT


National Championships 2011/12

Team Entry Form

School Name:

Type:

Primary Post-Primary

Address:

E-mail:

Phone:

Fax:

Contact:

E-mail:

Mobile:

Post Primary Schools SpikeBall Competition Team Entry

Entry Deadline:

30th

September

2011

Girls Boys Mixed Cost Total

1st

Years €15 per team

2nd

Years €15 per team

Primary Schools SpikeBall Competition Team Entry

Entry Deadline:

21st

October

2011

Girls Boys Mixed Cost Total

No of teams: €15 per team

NOTICE • The Post-Primary Schools competition is only open to 1st and 2nd year students (separate competition for each)

• Deadline for Team Entry to Post Primary Competition is Friday 30th

September 2011

• The Primary Schools competition is open to 5th and 6th class pupils.

• Deadline for Team Entry to Primary Competition is Friday 21st

October 2011

• The above team entry fee and affiliation fee are separate, but may be submitted together. Post Primary Schools

that are already affiliated and entered into any 6 aside competition are asked to consult with the VAI Office about

their remaining team-entry balance before submitting this form.

• To compete in the above competitions, your school must be affiliated with the VAI and all fees paid in full.

Signed: Date:

Contact

For official use only:

DRO OI DR

Issued by PT


Volleyball Association of Ireland

Contact Details

VAI Office

Postal Address: Volleyball Association of Ireland,

First Floor,

141 Thomas St,

Dublin 8.

Phone: 01-6707165

Fax: 01-6707167

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.volleyballireland.com

Office Hours: Monday – Friday (9am – 4:30pm)

Office Manager: Eoin O’Donnell

Sports Development Officers

Director of Development

Paul McKeever Ph: 087 4195516 Email: [email protected]

Regional Development Officer South

Ciara Buckley Ph: 086 8173990 Email: [email protected]

Transition Year Course Leader

Mary Lalor Ph: 085 7650867 Email: [email protected]

Transition Year Course Assistant

Graham Torrence Ph: 085 7650868 Email: [email protected]

Licensed Regional Development Agents

For a full up-to-date list of Licensed Regional Development Agents, please visit

www.volleyballireland.com/lrda


Introduction to SpikeBall Workshop Evaluation

(Please circle the answer you wish to use)

1. How would you rate the presentation of the workshop?

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2. How well did you understand the content of the workshop?

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3. How much information did the content contain?

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4. Has the workshop given you the skills & confidence to introduce SpikeBall?

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5. Are you interested in Affiliating to the Volleyball Association (affiliation

includes free DVD on SpikeBall Volleyball & Coaching handbook with lesson

plans)

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6. Are you interested in attending a more advanced course later in the year?

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