Lesson 3: Spikeball
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will maintain a 3-hit volley using collaborative movement and communication with a partner.
How can you improve your teamwork with your partner?
Volley, Pocket, Set, Spike, Rim
Standard 1 (Develops a variety of motor skills in a variety of environments).
(DOK 2) Explain why communication with your partner is more critical in Spikeball than in a game like Cornhole.
(DOK 2) Compare the footwork needed for Spikeball to the footwork used in a sport like tennis or basketball.
Outdoor education serves as a bridge between physical fitness and real-world resilience. Beyond the health benefits—such as reduced stress and improved mood—these activities teach problem-solving and risk management in unpredictable environments. Skills like map reading, teamwork, and environmental stewardship translate directly to adult life, fostering independence and a lifelong appreciation for sustainable living.
Backyard games are not competitive.
Group students of differing abilities
Group students of like abilities
Use a variety of balls similar to Spikeballs
Students can explain how to improve teamwork while playing Spikeball.
Spikeball nets, Balls, boundary markers