Volleyball Association of Ireland

Post Primary Schools

Information Pack 2011

VAI Post Primary Schools Information Pack 2011

 Transition Year Girls SpikeBall Leaders Award Programme

Applications are invited each May from schools to get involved in the VAI Transition Year SpikeBall
Leaders Award Programme. This programme has been extremely successful over the past number
of years and helps to develop leadership skills in TY students, creates links with the local
community while also developing the sport on a local level.

How It Works

• The Volleyball Association of Ireland (VAI) deliver a 6 hour TY Leadership course to TY Girl
Students on how to introduce an adapted Volleyball game (SpikeBall) to primary schools in
the local community and junior students in their own school.
• The programme includes information on coaching, refereeing, administration and PR.
• The TY leaders coach the game in local Primary schools over a 6 week period.
• The TY leaders help organise a SpikeBall Blitz for all the pupils involved.
• On completion of the programme the TY Leaders receive a VAI/ISC SpikeBall Leaders Award
Certificate.
• The VAI will monitor and evaluate the programme.
• Further Education opportunities for TY leaders.

The Programme will: Post - Primary School Benefits:

• Develop leadership, event management, • VAI/ISC Certified Leadership Award

administration and life skills among Course.
Transition Year Students. • Logbooks, lesson plans and worksheets
• Further promote volleyball in primary for TY Leaders
schools and in the local community. • 5 SpikeBalls, 1 DVD, 1 Handbook and
• Enhance the profile of the Transition teacher resource manual
Year Programme in your school in the • TY Leaders T-shirts
local community. • Increase profile in local community

A sample of some of the resources from the Programme resource pack is included
overleaf:
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 TY Leaders Schedule for Teachers

Contact 1: Meet VAI TY Team/identify local primary schools. Prioritise top 3 feeder schools. TY
Application Form & Pre-Course Reading Materials for students. Discuss time
frame/equipment/venue/etc. Agree Pre-Course Reading Materials test date and
Course Delivery date.

Contact 2: Meet with TY’s - give out Pre-Course Reading Materials and Course Application
Form.

Contact 3: Non-Volleyball Schools: TY Team gives Pre-Course Reading Materials test and
delivers Skills Training Session.
Volleyball Schools: PE Teacher gives Pre-Course Reading Materials test and
delivers Skills Training Session.

Contact 4: Course Delivery. (Full School Day) Suggest 1-2 week gap between Skills Session &
Course date.

Prior to Skills Session:

All Students who are taking part in the course must have watched the SpikeBall DVD and
read the TY Leaders Pre-course Reading Material Booklet.

1st week after Course Delivery:

Remind students to familiarise themselves with customised 1st Coaching Session Plan.
Check they are practicing skills for demonstration and organising sessions

No changes to be made by students to the original assigned coaching groups unless sanctioned by TY
team /Tutor. Max 3 coaches per group.

 Complete TY Coaching Arrangements Form and return to VAI Office

 All Forms are also available for download on the TY Website:

www.volleyballireland.com/ty

Week 1: Quick check on progress/remind students to contact TY Team re any changes which affect
the coaching times etc./remind to plan ahead to next session. Remind Liaison to send in Progress
Report to TY Team.

Week 2: Facilitate a meeting re Blitz Organisation as on their TY Time Schedule.

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Week 3: Facilitate a meeting re Blitz Organisation as on their TY Time Schedule. Check that Blitz jobs are
assigned; the article has been sent to the local media; remind students to source local sponsorship.

Remind Liaison to send in Progress Report to TY Team. Continue to monitor.

Week 5: Facilitate meeting re finalising Blitz details. Alert them re timing of games (Buzzer
System!)/Net height 1.85m/Scoring system +,- etc. See Blitz Pack
Remind Liaison to send in Progress Report to TY Team.

Week 6: Ensure all finishing touches are in place for the Blitz.

Week 7: Be available for Blitz day! (Not to work, but visible as a support to the students). Ensure the
Primary Teacher’s Evaluation Forms are given to teachers, collect them and return with students
Review and Evaluation Forms, (signed) to VAI Office

Monitor means that the students know you are aware of what is or what is not happening. Should
any problems occur, you can contact TY Team and we will deal with them immediately.

It is important that you have a hands on contact with the group to support and guide them.

Other Issues:

 Exceptional Leaders
 Students who do not comply with criteria will be withdrawn from course
 TY’s visit schools – introduce themselves, check venue, equipment etc. Prepare detail for first
session.
 Accountable for return of surplus equipment.
 Sign Delivery of Equipment Form
 The integrity of the course is of utmost importance at all times.

Contact Details:
 Mary Lalor: 0857650867 Email: ty1@volleyballireland.com
 Graham Torrance: 0857650868 Email: ty2@volleyballireland.com
 Eoin O’Donnell 016707167 Email: tyadmin@volleyballireland.com
 Volleyball Association 141 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Fax: 016707167

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DATE: COACH: SESSION 4

Coaching the Volley

(Extract taken from TY Logbook)

 Warm-up & Stretch

 Review the skills from the previous session in a game situation.
Introduce the Volley
 “Now we are going to introduce you to a new Skill”
 “The name of the new skill is called the Volley”
 “It is used on the 1st. & 3rd.touch when the ball is High”
 SHOW HAND POSITION – “Put your hands on your hips –spread your fingers –
now take your hands above your hairline (shape of a ball)” etc....
 “Now we will show you a demo” - Use the BEST demonstrator
 Keep repeating during the demonstration “This called the VOLLEY and it is used
on the 1ST & 3RD TOUCH when the ball is HIGH
Now: They DO it

You MUST know the number of students you have so you can divide into groups.

DIVIDE the group into groups of 3 or 4 (depending on the number you have)
 Give 2 or 3 groups of 3 or 4 to each coach at their specific spot on the net.
 Start the drill within 10 secs.
 Rotate after 3 attempts or rotate each time if in groups of 4

A A A

C C C

B B B

o 3 Groups (A, B, C)
o A throws ball (underarm throw) across the net to B.
o B Forearm Pass’s the ball to C.
o C catches the ball and then bounces the ball back to A.
o Repeat x no. of times and then every player rotates one position.
o Drill must have a good tempo to keep all interested.
Next::

 Call “STOP – WALK back and put the balls in “trap” & stand on the line.”
 Hand over to coach 2 Time Allowed: 20 mins (approx)

Signed:_________________________ Signed: __________________________

(TY Coach) (Teacher / Community Leader)

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DATE: COACH: SESSION 4

Coaching the Volley

 “Now we are going to work on a FOCUS point

 “Want you to watch....”
Choose from one of the following Focus Points:
o Ready position
o Hands are at your hairline before the ball comes over the net
o Straighten your arms to the ceiling
o Play the ball with the pads of your fingers not the palms
 Show demo AGAIN and continue to say “watch......” whatever the Focus Point is
you have chosen

Now: They DO it again with Focus point and feedback

You MUST know the number of students you have so you can divide into groups.

DIVIDE the group into groups of 3 or 4 (depending on the number you have)
 Give 2 or 3 groups of 3 or 4 to each coach at their specific spot on the net.
 Start the drill within 10 secs.
 Rotate after 3 attempts or rotate each time if in groups of 4
D

A A A

C C C

B B B

o 3 Groups (A, B, C)
o A throws ball (underarm throw) across the net to B.
o B Forearm Pass’s the ball to C.
o C catches the ball and then bounces the ball back to A.
o Repeat x no. of times and then every player rotates one position.
o Drill must have a good tempo to keep all interested.

 Practice with 2v2 – 1 player volleys the 1st Ball 2nd player catches and 1st Player
volleys over the net to the other 2 who repeat( keep the ball going for x number)

All coaches coach the focus point – give positive FEEDBACK. Be enthusiastic and
energised!
Next: Time Allowed: 15 mins (approx)
 Call “STOP – WALK back and put the balls in “trap” & stand on the line.”
 Hand over to coach 3

Signed:_________________________ Signed: __________________________

(TY Coach) (Teacher / Community Leader)

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DATE: COACH: SESSION 4

Coaching the Volley

“Now we are going to put the Volley into the game”

 “Remember the game we played earlier”

 “We are going to play again only this time”
 “The 1st & 3rd touch will be a volley” ( no Spike or Dig because we are practicing
the volley)

You MUST know the number of students you have so you can decide how many teams you can
have!!
If the number of teams you can have is 4 - then divide as follows:
 Divide into 4 teams (apple /orange/pear/banana etc)
 Send each group to a half court.
 Court 1 is playing against Court 2.
 Try to get 9 touches in a row before the other court does.
 Then Switch teams and all play again.

All coaches give positive FEEDBACK. Be enthusiastic and energised

 Call “STOP – WALK back and put the balls in “trap” & stand on the line.”
 Ask quiz questions and cool down!

Time Allowed: 15 mins (approx)

Signed:_________________________ Signed: __________________________

(TY Coach) (Teacher / Community Leader)

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COACH 3 SESSION
QUIZPLAN
QUESTIONS WEEK 4

Week 4:

• What is the name of the skill we learned today?

Answer: The Volley

• When is it used? st
Answer: It is used when the ball is high and can be used on the 1 or 3 rd touch

• What was the focus point we worked on?

Answer: One of the following - Hand position/ Ready position / Contact point in front
of head / follow through and extend arms straight up/ Face the target.

• When does a team rotate?

Answer: When a team wins the ball back to serve & after 3 consecutive serves
by the same person.

THE VOLLEY

• Move to the ball.

• Volley from just above and in front of the forehead.
• Have one foot (usually the right) a half step in front of the other.
• Follow through to extend elbows and finish with thumbs touching.
• Move to face target (i.e. feet, hips and shoulders facing target).
• Volley with relaxed hands and fingers spread around the ball.

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COACH 3 SESSION PLANPRACTICE DRILLS
ADDITIONAL
S
P X1 X
T
T X
P X
Serve & Pass
• S (Server), serves across the net
to P (Passer).
• P forearm passes to T (Target).
• T catches the ball and joins the
S (serving) line on own side of net.
• Server (S) serves and joins passing (P)
on the other side of the court.
• (P) passes and then become the
Target (T).
• Target (T) catches the ball and
joins the line on own side of net.
• Both sides of the court start at
the same time and the drill
should work continuously.
• Players can toss the ball across
the net instead of serving to
make the drill easier.
• Reduce spacing for less experienced
players.
XXXXX
A A A A A C
A A A A A C
XXXXX
Pass / Volley
• 5 players (A) line up with their backs
to the net on both sides.
• 5 players (X) line up off the court
approx 3m back.
• Players shuffle across the court
and pass the ball back to the throwers (A)
• Once finished passing the players
leave the court and join the end of
the line and go again.
• Same set up can be used on the
other side of the net.
• Drill must have a good tempo
to keep all interested.
Add-ons to Drill: Volley can be used instead
of the Forearm Pass.
(Extract taken from TY Logbook)
C D
B X2 X
A
Pass & Hit
• 4 Groups – Group A Tosses Ball /
Group B Catches Ball /
Groups C & D Pass the Ball.
• Group A throws the ball
underarm across the net to C or D.
• Passer forearm passes the ball
to B (Catcher).
• Catcher throws the ball
(2 hands - underarm) for that passer to hit.
• After 5 attempts all 4 groups
rotate one position.
• Drill needs to have good
tempo to involve all
Add-ons to Drill:
Catcher then chooses who to
toss to – passer/non-passer.
Volley can be used instead
of the Forearm Pass.
A B
B A
Pass / Volley
• 3 Groups (A,B,C)
• A throws ball (underarm throw)
across the net to B.
• B the forearm passes the ball
to C.
• C catches the ball and then
bounces the ball back to A.
• Repeat x no. of times and then every
player rotates one position.
• Drill must have a good tempo
to keep all interested.
Add-ons to Drill:
Change the direction of the ball
so player B has to move to play the ball.
After one attempt rotate one position.
Volley can be used instead of the
Forearm Pass.
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X X
X X
X X X
3
X X X
4
Ball Control
• Divide Group into Teams of 4
(X1, X2, X3, X4) - Team A
• Who can control for the longest?
Team A, B, C, D?
• Each team gets 5 lives – team to
lose last life (ball) wins.
• X1 Passes, X2 catch and throws X1
pass across net to X4 passes to X3
catch and throw X4 passes across net
to X1, continuous....
• Game 2 - Substitute Pass for Volley.
• Game 3 - Pass or Volley.
• Game 4 - I ntroduce Standing Spike
• Game 5 - Run - Jump - Hit
• All with control.
XXXXX
C B
A
D
Coach
Team Pass & Hit
• 4 Players on court ( A, B, C, D)
– A,B,C in the Serve Receive Positions.
• Coach throws the ball to A, B, or C.
• The ball must be played to the
catcher in position D.
• The ball is then caught and thrown
underarm for any one of the players
to attack.
• All three players must be ready to hit
as ball could be played to any one
the three players.
• Players fill in from the line (XXXX).
H itter collects the ball and gives it back to
the coach and joins the end of line (X).
• Drill must have a good tempo
to keep all interested.
Add-ons to Drill:
Volley can be used instead
of the Forearm Pass
 Sport Education Module

The VAI have developed a new Sport Education module to assist Physical Education teachers in
teaching Volleyball through this Instructional Model.

Depending on the previous experience of the class, the teacher can decide to teach the module
through either SpikeBall or Volleyball.

A series of 8 lesson plans is included for both SpikeBall and Volleyball

• The SpikeBall lesson plans are designed for students that have little or no previous
experience of either SpikeBall or Volleyball
• The Volleyball lesson plans are designed for students that have some previous experience
of either SpikeBall or Volleyball

One of the key objectives of the module is to present the sport as a FUN activity for students to
get involved in.

The lesson plans are designed to engage the student actively throughout each session. During the
SpikeBall/Volleyball season students learn about and experience the various roles that are
necessary in a club environment and have an opportunity to fulfil one of these roles.

Included in the resource pack for teachers are the following:

• 8 week SpikeBall lesson plans
• 8 week Volleyball lesson plans
• Skills cards
• Warm up cards
• Role responsibilities and contracts
• Competition formats
• Tournament organisation resources

A sample of some of the resources from the Sport Education resource pack is
included overleaf:

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 Overview of 8 week Sport Education SpikeBall Module

Week 1 • Assign teams, home courts and team roles for the season.
• Outline class management routines for the season.
• Introduction to SpikeBall through 2 v 2 catching and throwing games.
• Introduce the ‘Hit’/Spike.
• Tactical focus of looking for space on opponent’s court.
• 3 touch rule, net touch rule and 2nd touch rules introduced.
• Guided and independent practice in home courts.

Week 2 • Review the ‘Hit’/Spike.

• Progress 2 v 2 game to 4 v 4 game.
• Tactical focus of movement and anticipation.
• Substitution and rotation rules introduced in 4 v 4 game.
• Introduction to basic refereeing.
• Guided and independent practice on home courts.

Week 3 • Introduce the ‘Forearm Pass’.

• 2 v 2 and 4 v 4 games applying skill to game situation.
• Tactical focus of using 3 touches effectively.
• Ball handling faults introduced, lifting, scooping or slapping the ball.
• Continued work on refereeing hand signals.
• Guided and independent practice on home courts.

Week 4 • Review the ‘Forearm Pass’ and introduce the ‘Volley’.

• 2 v 2 and 4 v 4 games applying all skills.
• Review tactics and rules introduced in previous sessions.
• Guided and independent practice on home courts.

Week 5 • Review all skills, tactics and rules.

• 2 v 2 and 4 v 4 games.
• Guided and independent practice on home courts.
• Friendly 4 v 4 matches with other teams including officiating practice.

Week 6 • Review all skills, tactics and rules.

• Independent practice on home courts.
• Team planning and practice for end of season competition.
• Organisation of end of season competition.

Week 7 • Independent practice on home courts.

• Competition Day.

Week 8 • Independent practice on home courts.

• Competition Day.
• End of season awards presented.

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 Overview of 8 week Sport Education Volleyball Module

Week 1 • Assign teams, home courts and team roles for the season
• Outline class management routines for the season
• Review SpikeBall Rules and Game Play
• Review the Hit/Spike
• Guided and independent practice in home courts

Week 2 • Continued review of SpikeBall Rules and Game Play

• Review the Forearm Pass and Volley
• Review of basic refereeing
• Guided and independent practice on home courts

Week 3 • Introduce the ‘Setting’ skill

• 2 v 2 and 4 v 4 games applying skill to game situation
• Continued work on refereeing hand signals
• Guided and independent practice on home courts

Week 4 • Review setting

• Introduce basic Serve Receive system in 4 v 4 game
• 2 v 2 and 4 v 4 games applying all skills
• Introduce rule differences Volleyball/SpikeBall
• Guided and independent practice on home courts

Week 5 • Introduce the ‘Block’

• Introduce basic team defense positioning
• 4 v 4 games
• Guided and independent practice on home courts

Week 6 • Review all skills, tactics and rules

• Independent practice on home courts
• Team planning and practice for end of season competition
• Organisation of end of season competition

Week 7 • Independent practice on home courts

• Competition Day

Week 8 • Independent practice on home courts

• Competition Day
• End of season awards presented

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 Warm Up Card
Guidelines
Explain activity Set the boundaries Clear signal to end activity

Pulse Raiser – Traffic lights – 4 minutes

Coach gives signals/commands which players
follow, for example:
x o Red - Run
x o Green - Stop
x o Orange - Jumping jacks
x o Right - Shuffle right
o Left - Shuffle left
o Up - Sit down
x x
o Down - Jump

Variation:

o Set the boundary for the warm up area. Mirror drill

o Players must remain inside this area for the o Coach stands facing players.
warm up activity. o Coach chooses different movements.
o Players mimic coach’s movements.

Stretching/Flexibility - 2 minutes

Legs Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves

Arms Triceps Biceps Shoulder rotation

Ball Handling - 4 minutes

Throwing and Catching Exercises in pairs – 1 ball between 2 players

Demonstrate Exercise Allow a few attempts of each exercise
o Throw and catch the ball in pairs using a two handed underarm throw from different distances.
o Using a high underarm throw, throw the ball to partner who holds hands up over head. Try and
throw the ball accurately so the ball lands in their hands without them having to move.
o Bounce ball off floor for partner to catch ball over head.
o Player 1 stands with a ball with their back to the net. Player 2 stands on the end line with their
back facing into court. Player 1 shouts “go” and throws the ball high into the centre of the court.
On hearing the call player 2 turns and runs to try and catch the ball before it hits the ground.
o Player 1 stands with legs straddled on the end line. Player 2 stands directly behind them with a
ball. Player 2 rolls the ball between Player 1’s legs. Player 1 must chase and stop the ball by
sitting on it before it reaches a certain point.

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 Skill Card – The Hit
The ‘Hit’ is also called the ‘Spike’ and is used as an attacking shot to play the ball over the net.
The aim of the ‘Hit’ is to win the rally by playing the ball with power into space on opponents’
court.

Key Points of the Skill

Jump from and land on 2 feet Stay Behind the ball Contact ball with high arm

Basic Hitting Drill

Drill Organisation
FFFF
o A line of feeders (F) stand close to the net.
H o A line of hitters (H) stand approx 3m back
from the net.
H
o F underarm throws the ball for H to
approach jump and hit the ball over the net.
o After F feeds the ball they join hitting line.
o After H hits the ball they collect their ball
and join feeding line.
Group of 6 players – 4 Volleyballs
Drill Variation/Progression
o Add targets on other side of the court for hitters to aim at.
o Increase the distance between the feeder and hitter.
o Practice hitting from different areas of the court – left side, middle, right side.
o Add blockers and/or defenders on the other side of the court.

Coaching Cues
Two Feet Reach for the ball Swing arm fast
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 Teachers 6 a side Volleyball manual

The teachers 6 a side Volleyball manual is designed for teachers and provides a comprehensive
guide to 6 a side Volleyball for beginners.

The manual contains:

• Volleyball rules of the game

• Court positions and rotations
• Warm up Ideas
• Skill Development
• Drills and small sided games ideas
• Volleyball systems of play
• Session planning
• Blitz organisation
• Refereeing

A 3 hour practical workshop is available to introduce teachers to 6 a side Volleyball. Check the VAI
website www.volleyballireland.com or contact the office on 01 – 6707165 for further information
or to register your interest in attending one of these workshops.

A sample of some of the resources from the Volleyball Manual is included

overleaf:

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 6 a side Volleyball Rules of the Game

Team Composition
o Each team must consist of a minimum of 6 players and maximum of 12 players, 6 players
on court and a maximum of 6 players on the substitute bench.
o A team is deemed incomplete and forfeits the match if it us unable to field 6 players on
court
Team Line up
o At the start of each set a team line up/rotation is submitted by the coach to the
referee/scorer
o This line up contains the numbers of the starting 6 players in the positions that they will
start the game in.

8 5 10 Rob shirt number 7 - Position 1

Mike shirt number 10 - Position 2
Paul shirt number 5 - Position 3
John shirt number 8 - Position 4

11 3 7 Eoin shirt number 11 - Position 5

Niall shirt number 3 - Position 6

o Players must be positioned within own court and in correct rotation order at the moment
the ball is contacted for each serve.
o After the ball is contacted for serve players may move to any court position they wish
during the rally but they must always return to the correct rotational order before the next
serve.
o The correct positioning for each player at the moment the ball is contacted for serve is a
follows: (RF = Right front player, MF = Middle front player, LF = Left front player, LB =
Left back player, MB = Middle back player, RB = Right back player)
RB must be closer to end line than RF
RB must be closer to right sideline than MB
RF must be closer to right sideline than MF
LF MF RF
RF must be in front of RB
MF must be between LF and RF
MF must be in front of MB
LF must be closer to left Sideline than MF
LF must be in front of LB
LB MB RB
LB must be closer to left sideline than MB
LB must be closer to endive than LF
MB must be between LB and RB
MB must be closer to end line than MF

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 o A team commits a positional fault if any player is not in his/her correct position at the
moment the ball is contacted for serve.
o Positioning is determined by the players feet:

LF LF
LB LB

Correct √ MF RF MF RF
X Incorrect

MB RB MB RB

MF RF MF RF

Correct √ RB
X Incorrect
LF
LB MB LB MB RB
LF

Rotation
o A team must rotate when they regain the right to serve.
o Players rotate one position clockwise
o Service must be made in correct rotational order for the duration of each set

8 5 10 11 8 5 3 11 8

11 3 3 7 7 10

7 10 5

7 3 11 10 7 3 5 10 7

10 5 5 8 8 11

8 11 3

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 Substitutions
o Each team is allowed a maximum of 6 substitutions per set
o A player on the starting line up may be substituted off the court, only once in a set, and can
re enter the court only to their previous position in the line up.
o A substitute may enter the game in place of a player on the starting line up only once per
set, he/she can only be substituted back off the court by the player they replaced.
o That substitute can then play no further part in that set.
o The example illustrated below counts as two substitutions in a set.

Starting Line up Player no.9 is substituted for player no 11

8 5 10 8 5 10

11 3 7 9 3 7

Player no. 11 can re – enter

7 3 11 the court replacing only
player no. 9.
Player no. 11 can not be
substituted off the court for
the remainder of that set.
10 5 8 Player no. 9 can not be used
again as a substitute in that
set

Time outs
o Each team is allowed two time outs per set
o Each time out lasts 30 seconds
o The time out is requested by the coach or game captain to the 2nd referee
o During the time out all players must remain off the court

Scoring system
o Rally scoring system is used in Volleyball.
o A point is scored at the end of each play regardless of which team served.
o If serving team wins the rally, they gain a point and continue to serve
o If receiving team wins the rally, they gain a point and the right to serve.
o A Volleyball match is either the best of 3 sets or the best of 5 sets.
o A set is won by a team which first scores 25 points with a minimum lead of 2 points.
o A deciding set (3rd set in best of 3 set match or 5th set in best of 5 set match) is played to 15
points with a minimum lead of two points.
o In the case of a 24 – 24 tie in a set, play is continued until a two point lead is achieved.
o Timed sets are often used in Volleyball tournaments and blitzes.

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 VAI Practical Workshops and Courses

Practical workshops for teachers are run at various locations around the country during the school
year. Workshops available for teachers include:

Introduction to SpikeBall Workshop

SpikeBall is an adapted Volleyball game that provides a FUN introduction for children to the sport.
This 2-hour practical workshop aims to give Teachers the techniques, teaching methods and
confidence to introduce this game to their pupils, irrespective of any previous experience of the
sport.

SpikeBall Award Workshop

This 2-hour practical workshop is a follow on from the Introductory Workshop and aims to
increase Teachers’ technical and tactical knowledge of the game. Participants will be awarded with
a VAI Certified SpikeBall Teachers’ Award. Applicants for the SpikeBall Award must previously have
attended an Introduction to SpikeBall Workshop

6 a side Volleyball Workshop

This is a 3-hour workshop that introduces participants to teaching 6 a side Volleyball. Topics
covered in this workshop include; rules of the 6 a side game, basic Volleyball team systems and
tactics and how to design drills and small sided games. This course is ideal for teachers that are
interested in progressing students from playing SpikeBall to Volleyball.

VAI Coaching Courses

The VAI offer the following Coaching Courses:

• Introduction to Volleyball Coaching Award.
• Level 1 Volleyball Coaching Award.
These courses are jointly certified by the VAI and Coaching Ireland as part of the Coaching
Development Programme for Ireland.

For details on all upcoming courses please check the website:

www.volleyballireland.com
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 VAI Resources for schools

Teaching resources

SpikeBall Handbook
SpikeBall DVD
Sport Education Module
Teachers Volleyball Manual

These teaching resources are available to order from the VAI office. They are
available free of charge to schools that affiliate for the first time with the VAI.

Volleyball Equipment

SpikeBalls
Volleyballs
SpikeBall Starter Pack
SpikeBall Red Base system

Available through the VAI online shop www.volleyballireland.etailor.ie

or by contacting the VAI office.

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 VAI Post-Primary Schools
Affiliation Form 2011/12
*** Please complete using BLOCK capitals ***
School Name:

Address:

E-mail:

Phone: Fax:
School Type: Girls Only Boys Only Mixed
“This is our school’s first time to affiliate with the VAI”: Yes □ No □

Contact:
PE Teacher Volleyball Coach Other (please state)
E-mail:

Mobile:
Affiliation
Fee(s): Please pick between the following affiliation packages:
Description Fee Enclosed

1-Year SpikeBall Playing SpikeBall only €25

Affiliation

2-Year SpikeBall 2-YEAR SPECIAL OFFER (SpikeBall Only) €35

Affiliation to affiliate for 11/12 and 12/13

* Standard Can enter any/all VAI Schools €55

Affiliation competition(s), including SpikeBall

*For schools taking part in competitions please list dates of school house and mock exams
Christmas House Exams Junior/Leaving Mock Exams

If you do not wish your contact details to be included on a list distributed to other
schools interested in organising friendly matches please tick here:

NOTICE:
• The above affiliation fee and competition/team entry fees (overleaf) are separate, but may be submitted together.
• Payment can be made by cheque or postal order (payable to the “Volleyball Association of Ireland”) or by PayPal (VAI’s PayPal
account e-mail address is info@volleyballireland.com).
Signed: Date

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 VAI Post-Primary Schools
Competition Team Entry Form 2011/12
*** Please complete using BLOCK capitals ***

School:
Address:

Contact:

E-mail:

Mobile:

SpikeBall Girls Boys Mixed Cost Sub-Total

st
Championships (Entry 1 Years €15 per team
Deadline:
th 2nd Years €15 per team
30 September ‘11)

Junior Girls Boys Cost Sub-Total

st
Championships 1 Years €20 per team
(Entry Deadline:
2nd Years €20 per team
* STANDARD AFFILIATION ONLY

th
30 November ‘11)

Cadette A B C Cost Sub-Total

Championships Girls €20 per team
(Entry Deadline:
th
7 September ‘11) Boys €20 per team

Senior A B C Cost Sub-Total

Championships Girls €20 per team
(Entry Deadline:
th
7 September ’11) Boys €20 per team

Senior Cup Girls Boys Cost Sub-Total

(Entry Deadline:
th €20 per team
30 September ’11)

TOTAL COST: TOTAL (**€100 max):

** €100 is the maximum payable amount per school per annum for team entry,
regardless of the above teams numbers / sub-totals.
NOTICE:
• The above competition / team entry fees and affiliation fee (overleaf) are separate, but may be submitted together.
• Both fees MUST be paid to the VAI for teams to be entered into the draw for each Championship.
• Payment can be made by cheque or postal order (payable to the “Volleyball Association of Ireland”) or by PayPal (VAI’s
PayPal account e-mail address is info@volleyballireland.com).

Signed: Date

VAI Post Primary Schools Information Pack 2011

A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching SpikeBall

This Coaching Handbook is packed with all

the information you ever needed to know
about SpikeBall.

Features:

• Detailed diagrams showing all the key points of all the skills
• 10 fully prepared session plans to introduce the game
• How to use “The Learning Route”
• Loads of warm up fun drills and exercises with a ball
• Session planner so you can write your own sessions
• List of all the rules
• Diagrams of all the refereeing signals
• How to get articles and photos into your local media
• How to run a successful Blitz no matter how many teams enter

Order your SpikeBall Handbook and DVD now from the VAI

VAI Post Primary Schools Information Pack 2011

 Starter Pack
Contains all equipment required to play SpikeBall

Includes:

o 10 SpikeBall Volleyballs
o 50m of Horse tape
o Comprehensive guide to SpikeBall
Handbook with lesson plans
o Demonstration SpikeBall DVD
o FREE places for all your teachers
at introductory SpikeBall
Workshops
o FREE Affiliation for 1 year
o Links to other SpikeBall schools in your area

SpikeBall Starter packs now only €230!!

Available now from the Volleyball Association of Ireland
Contact: Ph: 01-6707165 or Email info@volleyballireland.com

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 SpikeBall Red Base System

Price: €275 includes 2 bases, 2 poles and 1 net

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SpikeBalls – Junior Volleyballs

Price: €18 Each

Bulk order deal 15 Balls - €250

Available from Volleyball Association of Ireland

Phone: 01 6707165 Fax: 01 6707167 Email: info@volleyballireland.com

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 SALES: SPECIAL OFFERS
1. SpikeBall Starter Pack: now €230!! 3. Match Ball Deal: €585
• 10 Mikasa MGV-230 (SpikeBall) Volleyballs • 10 Mikasa MVA-200 (match) Volleyballs
• 50m of horse tape • 2 Mikasa 5-ball bags
• Teacher’s Manual & DVD
• 1 year’s affiliation
• Links with other SpikeBall clubs in your 4. Pre-Season Match Ball Deal: €300
area • 5 Mikasa MVA-200 (match) Volleyballs
• Free places for your teachers at • 1 Mikasa 5-ball bag FREE!!!
Introductory SpikeBall Workshops Mikasa Volleyball
Mobile Phone Charms - €3
2. SpikeBall Deal: €250
• 15 Mikasa MGV-230 (SpikeBall) Volleyballs
• 1 string ball bag

EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM

Please complete using BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS and provide all details as its essential for deliveries to be
made on time. Delivery is free of charge and is made by express courier; please allow 14 days for delivery.
Payment can be made by cheque or postal order.

Contact:
School / Body / Club:
Full Address:

Phone Number:
Mobile Number:

Order
Item / Special Offer Quantity Unit Price Sub-Total
Mikasa MGV-230 Volleyball (SpikeBall Volleyball) €18 €
Mikasa MVA-200 Volleyball (Match Volleyball) €60 €
€
€
€
€
TOTAL: €

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 Volleyball Association of Ireland

Contact Details

VAI Office

Postal Address: Volleyball Association of Ireland,

First Floor,
141 Thomas St,
Dublin 8.
Phone: 01-6707165
Fax: 01-6707167
E-mail: info@volleyballireland.com
Website: www.volleyballireland.com

Office Hours: Monday – Friday (9am – 4:30pm)

Office Manager: Eoin O’Donnell

Sports Development Officers

Director of Development
Paul McKeever Ph: 087 4195516 Email: ddc@volleyballireland.com

Regional Development Officer South

Ciara Buckley Ph: 086 8173990 Email: south@volleyballireland.com

Transition Year Course Leader

Mary Lalor Ph: 085 7650867 Email: ty1@volleyballireland.com

Transition Year Course Assistant

Graham Torrance Ph: 085 7650868 Email: ty2@volleyballireland.com

Licensed Regional Development Agents

For a full up-to-date list of Licensed Regional Development Agents, please visit
www.volleyballireland.com/lrda

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