SpikeBall |The Game|

What is SpikeBall?   SpikeBall is a new volleyball adapted game with a difference! It is played with 6 players - 4 on-court and 2 subsitutes, using a volleyball, a net and a smaller (badminton size) court. The main differences between SpikeBall and 6 a side volleyball are: The 2nd touch must be a “catch and throw” The game may be started with a toss from half way up the court Team must rotate after 3 successful tosses/serves Automatic substitution every time the team rotates Team must have 3 touches Spikeball is more fun for children! Why?:  Game Play 95% of the time Skills learned within a game structure Easy teaching progressions 100% more touches than the 6 a side game Adapted 4 v 4 Volleyball game Emphasis on Fun and Participation Easy to teach Skills developed through game play Equipment basic and inexpensive Aimed at Primary School and Post-Primary Schools Students Local blitz competitions Resource pack available with Teaching DVD and Coaching Handbook SPIKEBALL is an initiative developed by the Volleyball Association of Ireland to aid the development of Volleyball in Schools and Youth & Community Groups. It is aimed at introducing Junior Volleyball to Children and indeed beignner Adults at a Recreation & fitness level. Volleyball has traditionally been viewed as a difficult sport to introduce to young children, but it doesn't have to be. SPIKEBALL is an adapted 4-player v 4-player volleyball game that was introduced to Ireland in the last 5 years and has seen participation levels increase by over 300%. With the simple modifications that SPIKEBALL Volleyball offers, teachers can easily provide their children with a fun and rewarding Volleyball experience. It is aimed at children of Primary School age and those at 1st/2nd Year in Post-Primary School. The objective of these adaptations is to encourage learning, promote physical activity, and increase the fun for the participants. SPIKEBALL School Development Programme           Puts FUN as a top priority Ensures all can take an active part Equipment is simple and inexpensive Develops skills in a game-like way Can be used with any age group Develops supporting personnel Background Based on Canada's most popular "Primary School" game Specifically adapted for Ireland Targeting classes in Primary Schools and 1st and 2nd year in Post Primary Schools Strategy Aims to promote and develop "whole" game Pack includes education for referees, administrators and PR Aims to increase participation at all levels of ability Aims to provide education, especially for teachers and leaders Aims to provide first step on volleyball pathway for long-term involvement in the game Philosophy RULES All play, equal time, lots of rallies Lots of hits Lots of FUN ORGANISATION Blitz format with minimum guaranteed playing time Competition is local - schools are clustered Equipment is simple Volleyballs are light and available Advantages Game play 95% of time Skills learned within a game structure Easy teaching progressions 100% more touches than the 6 v 6 game Feedback & Progress Has caused participation explosion Blitzes take place nationwide Capturing teachers Capturing new children to volleyball Capturing children to sport