Lesson 5: Tournament

How do statistics help a coach or captain make mid-game adjustments?

Kill, Side-out, Error, Efficiency.

4.12.2 Selects and participates in physical activities that meet the need for social interaction.

DOK 3: Analyze your team's side-out percentage from the first half; what tactical change could improve your transition scoring?

DOK 4: Evaluate the correlation between your team's serving errors and the opponent's "runs." Was the risk of aggressive serving worth the reward?

Volleyball is a lifelong sport that transitions from high school gyms to collegiate intramurals and community leagues. At an advanced level, it mirrors professional environments by requiring specialized roles, split-second decision-making, and "systems thinking." Success on the court translates to improved communication and the discipline to execute a specific role for the benefit of a team.

Not everyone can be an effective part of the team

Students will be grouped by skill level

Students will demonstrate volleyball skills in a Final Tournament.

Students will submit a completed statistical "Box Score" for their team.

• Regulation volleyball nets

• High-quality indoor volleyballs (1 per 2 students)

• Floor tape (for marking zones and "the ditch")

• Ball carts, whistles, and stopwatches

• Video recording tablets (for biomechanical analysis)

• Target hoops or cones