Background: Smashbal ATOMIC SMASHBAL TRAINING SUGGESTIONS SKILL DEVELOPMENT & GAME PLAY - is a volleyball game-play variation that emphasizes attacking (hitting/spiking). - off of an ATTACK - the receiving team can catch the ball directly, OR after the ball bounces once, and still continue the rally. - off of a SERVED or TOSSED ball - the receiving team is expected to catch/play the ball directly (no bounce). NOTE: introductory progressions use a CATCH & TOSS method for ball movement ('passing') between players. as the players' skills improve they should be encouraged to progress (transition) to the use of volleyball skills for all contacts ('passes ) during game play. Session #1: Skill introduction - Attack (Spiking) - Arm swing Game play 2 v 2-1 (one) ball 1 st contact - Self-toss & Attack 2 nd contact - None 3 rd contact - None - teams of 3 or 4 - Self-toss to Attack Session #2: Skill introduction - OH passing Game play 2 v 2-1 (one) ball 1 st contact - Catch & toss - Attack (Spiking) - Arm swing & Jump 2 nd contact - Catch; Self-toss & Attack 3 rd contact - None - teams of 3 or 4 - Self-toss to Attack
Session #3: Skill introduction - Fore arm passing - OH passing Game play 3 v 3-1 (one) ball 1 st contact - Catch w Split-step & toss 2 nd contact - Catch & toss 3 rd contact - Catch; Self-toss & Attack OR Stand & Hit a tossed ball OR Jump & Hit a tossed ball OR Overhead pass - To, Along & Over the Net Session #4: Skill introduction - Attack (Spiking) Approach - Fore arm passing Game play 3 v 3-1 (one) ball 1 st contact - Catch w Split-step & toss 2 nd contact - Catch & toss 3 rd contact - Stand & Hit a tossed ball OR Jump & Hit a tossed ball OR Overhead pass - To, Along & Over the Net
Session #5: Skill introduction - Underhand serve Background: Two ball Game play 3 v 3 - Two ball Ball 1-1 st contact - Attack Approach & Arm swing - Catch w Split-step & toss 2 nd contact - Catch & toss OR Catch & STV 3 rd contact - Jump & Hit, OR Approach & Hit the ball Ball 2-1 st contact - Fore arm pass OR Catch w Split-step & toss 2 nd contact - Catch & toss OR Catch & STV 3 rd contact - Jump & Hit, OR Approach & Hit the ball - Regular rotation team rotates when 2-ball sequence is initiated from their side - game divided into a series of two ball sequences: BALL 1 - initiated by player; teams rally for a point BALL 2 - initiated by coach toss (simulated serve); teams rally for a point. - BALL 1 / BALL 2 are directed to the same team; - e.g., Sequence #1: o BALL 1 Tossed or Served to team A; teams rally for a pt. (Team B PLAYER tosses or serves to Team A) o BALL 2 - Tossed to team A; teams rally for a pt. (Team A COACH tosses to Team A) Sequence #2: (Players on Team A rotate one position) o BALL 1 Tossed or Served to team B; teams rally for a pt. (Team A PLAYER tosses or serves to Team B) o BALL 2 - Tossed to team B; teams rally for a pt. (Team B COACH tosses to Team B) Sequence #3: (Players on Team B rotate one position) Sequence #1 is repeated. Sequence #4: (Players on Team A rotate one position) Sequence #2 is repeated. - BALL 1 / BALL 2 combination, alternates between teams after EACH two ball sequence, regardless of which team scores. - Sequences alternate until the game is concluded.
Session #6: Skill introduction - Overhand serve - Underhand serve Game play 3 v 3 - Two ball Ball 1-1 st contact - Catch w Split-step & toss OR Fore arm pass Ball 2-1 st contact - Fore arm pass OR Catch w Split-step & toss - Regular rotation team rotates when 2-ball sequence is initiated from their side Session #7: Skill introduction - Blocking - Set a tossed ball - Overhand serve Game play 4 v 4 - Two ball Ball 1-1 st contact - Catch w Split-step & toss OR Fore arm pass Ball 2-1 st contact - Fore arm pass - Regular rotation team rotates when 2-ball sequence is initiated from their side - teams of 4 or more
Session #8: Skill introduction - Tipping - Blocking - Set a tossed ball Game play 4 v 4 - Triple ball Ball 1-1 st contact - Catch w Split-step & toss OR Fore arm pass 3 rd contact - Jump & Hit OR Approach & Hit a set ball Ball 2-1 st contact - Fore arm pass OR Set off a pass 3 rd contact - Jump & Hit OR Approach & Hit a set ball Ball 3-1 st contact - Fore arm pass OR Set off a pass 3 rd contact - Jump & Hit OR Approach & Hit a set ball - Regular rotation team rotates when triple ball sequence is initiated from their side - Ball 3 - coach TOSS;
Background: Triple ball: - game divided into a series of triple ball (3 ball) sequences: - BALL 1 - initiated by player; teams rally for a point - BALL 2 - initiated by coach toss (simulated serve); teams rally for a point. - BALL 3 - initiated by coach toss (simulated serve); teams rally for a point. - Each triple ball sequence (serve/toss/toss) alternates between teams after each sequence of 3 balls, regardless of which team scores. - e.g., Sequence #1: o BALL 1 - Served to team A; teams rally for a pt. (Team B serves to Team A) o BALL 2 - Tossed to team A; teams rally for a pt. (Team A coach tosses to Team A) o BALL 3 - Tossed to team B; teams rally for a pt. (Team B coach tosses to Team B) Sequence #2: (Players on Team A rotate one position) o BALL 1 - Served to team B; teams rally for a pt. (Team A serves to Team B) o BALL 2 - Tossed to team B; teams rally for a pt. (Team B coach tosses to Team B) o BALL 3 - Tossed to team A; teams rally for a pt. (Team A coach tosses to Team A) Sequence #3: (Players on Team B rotate one position) Sequence #1 is repeated. Sequence #4: (Players on Team A rotate one position) Sequence #2 is repeated. - Sequences alternate until the game is concluded. Resources: Sask Volleyball web site: http://www.saskvolleyball.ca/ Coach -> Coaching Resources -> ATOMIC Instructor Skill Development: Attacking/Hitting - pdf; Forearm Passing - pdf; Video; Overhand Serving - pdf; Video Competition: 4's Two Ball - pdf Triple Ball (6 v 6) - Summary of Rules - Video Atomic Smashbal Training suggestions - pdf Overhead Passing - pdf; Video Underhand Serving pdf; Video 4's Triple Ball - pdf