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Why Mini-Volleyball?
The philosophy behind teaching Mini-Volleyball
as an initiation to "regular" Volleyball is derived from
the answer to the question "How do we make Volleyball more
accessible?".
The simple answer: "By adapting the game and teaching
to the youngsters' abilities, and NOT THE REVERSE".
Thus, both teacher and student have an easier time of it.
A new approach to teaching
and playing Volleyball:
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Designed for physical education classes
* Simplified techniques
* Adaptable to facilities
* Focus in on learning through participation
MINI-VOLLEYBALL
is a discipline recognised and encouraged by the FIVB. It
is THE game for children aged 9-10 up to 12-13 years. The
rules are established by each National Federation in order
to enable matches between players from different clubs or
schools. The “common, necessary” rules reflect the level
of Volleyball development in the country concerned.
Mini-Volleyball is played by girls and boys in teams of
two to four players, on a court measuring 4.5 to 6 metres
in width, 9 to 12 metres in length and divided by a net
of 1.9 to 2 metres in height. The objective of play is to
send the ball over the net to touch the ground of the opponent’s
court whilst preventing the same action of the opposing
players.
Play begins with a service and the opposing team has three
touches to return it. The team winning the rally scores
a point and the right to serve. The same player serves for
as long as his/her team wins the rally. A change of server
occurs when the other team wins the service, each player
taking turns to serve.
A team wins a set when it marks a specific number of points
(from 15 to 25). The team wins the match if it wins two
sets.
Volleyball at School is
a disclipine of education, which involves the cultural and
teaching methods of each country.
The teacher uses the various elements of Volleyball in order
to stimulate the coordination, learning and social development
of children and the group/class. It is founded on
games and educational situations that come under the authority
of the teacher.
The rules are decided in relation to their educational interest
and it is recommended to adapt the courts, nets and balls
according to the children's capabilities.
COURTS: The size of the court and the
number of players can vary depending on the available space.
It is recommended to use existing equipment, such as badminton
layouts and posts.
BallS: The
use of lightweight balls, either equal in diameter to or
greater than official balls, is recommended as follows:
Mini-Volleyball balls: A ball made
of an outer layer and a bladder – 18 panels of synthetic
leather, brightly coloured and/or a colour combination.
Circumference: 65-68 cm; weight: 200-220 grams.
Volleyball at School balls:
A lighter ball of composite material (without a bladder)
in bright colours. Circumference: 65-68 cm;
weight: 180-200 grams.
rules:
Click to see the rules
for Mini-Volleyball in English |
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