Volleyball Drills Assessment

25 points possible
GRADING RUBRIC

Points

Standards
Based
Skill
Assessment

Demonstrates
excellent
understanding
of skills and
strategies.
Intense practice
produces
growth in
skill/strategy
development.

Demonstrates
basic skills and
strategies with
ease, shows
good
skill/strategy
improvement.

3
Performs
most skills
and game
strategies at
an
introductory
level.

2
Demonstrates
satisfactory
understanding
of skill
concepts.

SKILLS

1. Bump/Pass
Make a flat surface with arms by placing one hand in palm of the other
Move feet to get under the ball with knees bent
Aim towards your target
Meet the ball with your arms (Do not swing your arms)
2. Setting
Elbows high by the ears
Make a diamond shape with your hands using your thumb and index fingers
Bend knees
Quick catch and push with your fingers
Extend your arms and wrist and flick to the ceiling

3. Underhand Serve (6th Grade)

Face your target
Hold the ball with your non striking hand (Do not toss the ball high in the air)
Step with the opposite foot and bring your striking hand back

1
Demonstrates
inadequate
skills with little
or no
development.
Displays poor
understanding
of basic skills
and game
strategy.

As your hand comes forward, strike the ball with the heel of your hand
Follow through toward your target
4. Overhand Serve (6th grade option, 7th and 8th Grade must)
Face your target
Step forward with the foot opposite of the striking/serving hand
Toss the ball, 3-4 feet above your head and in front of the serving shoulder
Transfer weight from your back foot to your front foot while striking
Strike the ball with an open hand in one continuous motion following through
Keep your eyes on the ball (see actual contact take place)
5. Effort
*Grade based on the above rubric
Standards Covered:
6th grade
1.1
Volley an object repeatedly with a partner using the forearm pass
1.9
Combine motor skills to play a lead-up or modified game
2.4
Provide feedback to a partner to assist in the development and
improvement of movement skills
2.5
Identify practices and procedures necessary for safe participation in
physical activities
2.6
Explain the role of the legs, shoulders and forearm in the forearm pass
3.4
Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of 4
Days
per week
5.1
Participate productively in group physical activities
5.2
Evaluate individual responsibility in group efforts
7th grade
1.1
Demonstrate mature technique for the following patterns: striking and
volleying
2.1
Identify and describe key elements in the mature performance of
Striking and volleying
2.2
Apply feedback from the teacher or others to improve skill performance
3.5
Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of 4
days
per week
5.3
Accept responsibility for individual improvement
5.3
Demonstrate acceptance of differences in gender, physical development,
and personal preferences as they affect participation in physical activity
5.4
Evaluate the effect of encouraging words and phrases to others while
participating in a group physical activity

5.5

Identify the responsibilities of a leader in physical activity

8th grade
1.4 Apply locomotor, nonlocomotor, and manipulative skills to team physical
activities.
2.2 Explain the rotation principles used in performing various manipulative skills.
2.4 Identify the characteristics of a highly skilled performance for the purpose of
improving ones own performance.
3.4 Participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity a minimum of four days
each week.
5.2 Organize and work cooperatively with a group to achieve the goals of the
group.
5.7 Model support toward individuals of all ability levels & encourage others to be
supportive and inclusive of all individuals.