FIVB INTERNATIONAL
VOLLEYBALL AT SCHOOL
SYMPOSIUM
VOLLEYBALL SOUTH AFRICA
Saskatchewan, Canada
June 23 - 27 2007
CONTENTS
BACKGROUND
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
ROLE OF FEDERATION
ROLL-OUT PLAN
SAMPLE VIDEO OF MINI-VOLLEYBALL
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S.A. MAP WITH 9 PROVINCES
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BACKGROUND
Game has always received support from
Government - particularly national
Federation initiated the process in 1999 Operation Bana Metshamekong (Children at Play)
Training done by VSA development coaches; also
Jose Quintana (Cuba) later El Wassimy (Egypt)
Federation has provided over 300 adjustable
portable poles with balls across the country as a
support initiative
 Have developed training manuals which are
accredited by countries’ (Sector Education and
Training Authority - SETA)
 Programme is being implemented through the
Provincial affiliates
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ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Have identified volleyball as one of the 8 priority codes in the
country supported with:
 Funding the appointment of national and provincial
coordinators
 training of coaches, technical officials and managers
 equipment and stationery
 traveling, accommodation and catering
 festivals and competitions
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Are acting as the main drivers in ensuring successful
implementation of the programme
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Are supporting the process of ensuring that the 8 codes will
have their curriculum being integrated in the countries
Education system by end of 2007.
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ROLE OF FEDERATION
Identification and training of suitable candidates to implement
training programmes
 Providing technical support and guidance with on programme
implementation e.g.:
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– Select identified talented learners from the intra school programme to represent the
school
– Coordinate inter school league programmes / fixtures
– Intensify coaching programmes for talented learners coming through the system
– Empower learners to understand the rules of the sport codes and the key skills for
playing the sport
– Coordinate regular coaching clinics
– Recruit the learners into the programme and commence the physical code training
programme
Managing talent identification processes and pathway of
athletes
 Using mass participation and
 Creating participation and competition opportunities
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ROLL-OUT PLAN
Training and development in different
areas (ongoing) - starting February
 Individual School based competition (biweekly) - starting February to July
 Inter-school competition May - August
 Festivals (provincial) March, July and
September
 Higher level coaching programme July and
November
 Tracking and placement of talented
athletes March, July and September
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SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Available human capital:
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Full time International coach
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Operational full time office
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30 FIVB Level 1 coaches
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20 FIVB Level 2 coaches
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Over 250 VSA accredited coaches
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CHALLENGES
The sport is played mainly outdoor
 We target using grass and sand (for health reasons)
though most of the areas have loose hard gravel
 Correct equipment (durable and suitable to environment)
 Ratio of available equipment in relation to people (need for
suitable equipment)
 Weather - have long rainy season
 Development of coaches at a right time and ensuring relearning of skills
 Geographic distances – transport added cost for
participation
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COACHING METHODOLOGY
Step 1 AIM
 To provide an enjoyable environment so that beginners, children, young
and adults can gain satisfaction learning the skills of the game, and
playing modified volleyball as well as age grade and senior volleyball.
Step 2 OUTCOME GOALS
To apply the principles of volleyball as stated in the playing charter, so
that helpers, teachers and coaches have overview knowledge of the
game.
Step 3 PERFORMANCE GOALS
To apply key factor analysis to the core skills of the game, emphasizing
safety, so that coaches are able to conduct appropriate and enjoyable
volleyball activities.
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ACHIEVEMENT STRATEGIES
Get the children to understand the basic
philosophy of the game
 Encourage learning through fun activities
 Individual core skills and safety in contact
 Practice: planning, conducting, skill
development
 Risk management and ethics
 Outline specific role of the Coach
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THEORY AND PRACTICAL SESSIONS
THEORY
 To cover important historical background depending on age
 To serve as link with practical
 Has to be short considering concentration vs. energy levels
PRACTICAL
 Get them involved
 Get them active (avoid creating spectators)
include elements of game characteristics, playing area and
dimensions
 Encourage maximum contact with the ball (familiarity)
 Activities to include movement
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COACHING SKILLS
Very important
Perfect coaching skills are important tools to ensure high quality in Coach
Centered and Coach Initiated types of drills. A strong fact for the young players to
acquire the VB skills in a faster process
Coaching skills for Coach Centered Drills
- Rolling
- Tossing
- Hitting (spike, lob, tip)
- Blocking (standing on a platform)
Coaching skills for Coach Initiated Drills
- Throwing
- Hitting
- Bouncing
- Throwing
- Serving
- Bouncing
- Serving
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CRITICAL COACHING PRINCIPLES
Ensure objective of drill
 Accurate command of ball
 Perfect timing
 Observation of active player
 Provide feedback (critics, corrections, hints)
 Adapt to players capabilities
 Create methodical approach
 Control flow, rhythm and intensity
 Ensure high quality
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COMPONENTS OF TEACHING TECHNIQUE
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Verbal explanation
Show Picture / video
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Demonstration – part by part
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Demonstration – as a whole
Implementation
 Correct technique > maximum fun; reinforces learning
 Incorrect technique > unlearning at later stage; injuries
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ELEMENTS FOR BIGINNERS/LEARNERS AND CHILDREN
Before Training
 Beginner’s volleyball Coach should ensure:
 Study the environment around players
 Check the health of each player with medical
examinations
 Evaluate the physical performances of each player
 Study player’s mental attitudes and characteristics in
keeping good human relations.
 Know technical levels concerning fundamental individual
playing patterns.
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VOLLEYBALL TRAINING SCHEDULE PROCESS
Play with ball by one
 Play with ball by two players
 Underhand and single hand ball handling by one player
 Underhand pass moving many directions and fundamental
posture for back court players
 Underhand service and its service receptions
 Catching, throwing and passing games with underhand
service (1vs1, 2vs2, 3vs3…)
 Overhand pass moving many directions
 Overhand pass games (1vs1, 2vs2, 3vs3, …)
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TRAINING PROGRESSION 1
5 min
A.
B.
CI.
CII.
D.
A
15 min
B
C I 40 min
C II 45 min
D 15 min
Introduction (simple and short according to the contents.)
Warming up (Easy going and individually)
1st part of the main part (teaching underhand pass/ overhand pass)
2nd part of the main part (ball control using the mentioned two skills and
executing the ball handling in a slow rhythm of a moderated aerobic level
for 20 min and ending with playing 20 min. 2x2 or 3x3.
Cooling down giving feed back about the individual performances build up
Motivation for next unit.
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TRAINING PROGRESSION II
5 min A + B 12 min
CI
10 min
C II
10 min
C III 3 min
D
A+ B Short introduction + 3-4 minutes dynamic gymnastic
exercises (Ensure rising Slightly the body temperature)
CI Focus on skill development only one skill as the main
option and a 2nd skill as a Secondary option (ensure quality)
CII
Volley, pass or catch and thrown playing with each other
ball over the net 1 vs. 1 / 2 vs. 2 (ensure body postures)
CIII Same as in C II but playing against each other the aim is
to win (ensure fighting Spirit and competitive manners)
D Talking to the kids while cooling down giving feedback
motivation for the next Session)
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VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
Some of the activities carried out in
the programmes…
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