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    Sitting volleyball is an adapted version of volleyball that is played seated with a lower net. It is played by two teams of 6 players on a smaller court of 10m x 6m. Players must remain seated and can only hit the ball after it bounces once. The goal is to pass the ball over the net so the opposing team cannot return it. The TREE model provides suggestions for modifying sitting volleyball rules, equipment, environment, and teaching style to make the game more inclusive and accessible for players of different abilities.

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    Sitting volleyball is an adapted version of volleyball that is played seated with a lower net. It is played by two teams of 6 players on a smaller court of 10m x 6m. Players must remain seated and can only hit the ball after it bounces once. The goal is to pass the ball over the net so the opposing team cannot return it. The TREE model provides suggestions for modifying sitting volleyball rules, equipment, environment, and teaching style to make the game more inclusive and accessible for players of different abilities.

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    Sitting volleyball is an adapted version of volleyball that is played seated with a lower net. It is played by two teams of 6 players on a smaller court of 10m x 6m. Players must remain seated and can only hit the ball after it bounces once. The goal is to pass the ball over the net so the opposing team cannot return it. The TREE model provides suggestions for modifying sitting volleyball rules, equipment, environment, and teaching style to make the game more inclusive and accessible for players of different abilities.

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    Sitting volleyball is an adapted version of volleyball that is played seated with a lower net. It is played by two teams of 6 players on a smaller court of 10m x 6m. Players must remain seated and can only hit the ball after it bounces once. The goal is to pass the ball over the net so the opposing team cannot return it. The TREE model provides suggestions for modifying sitting volleyball rules, equipment, environment, and teaching style to make the game more inclusive and accessible for players of different abilities.

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    DEP Activity Card

    Sitting Volleyball

    Sitting Volleyball: An alternative version to traditional


    standing volleyball using a smaller court and lower net.
    Sitting Volleyball is a Paralympic sport.

    Playing the Game


    What you need
    Any suitable indoor or outdoor playing area.
    Ideally the court should measure 10 metres
    by 6 metres (see illustration and diagram).
    Net or rope (with ribbons).
    Beach ball, light plastic or rubber ball,
    or standard volleyball.

    What to do
    Played by 2 teams of 6 players
    (or any suitable number).
    M
    10

    Players must be seated (see Rules over).


    Teams try to send the ball over the net so that
    it touches the ground on their opponents side.
    Rallies continue until the ball touches the
    ground, the ball goes out, or their opponents
    fail to return it. A point is scored if the ball
    lands in the opponents court or they cannot
    return the ball.
    Normally there is a maximum of three hits per
    team after which the ball must cross the net.
    This can be increased for beginners.

    6M

    PLAYERS
    MUST BE SEATED

    Sitting Volleyball

    Use the TREE model to modify this game.


    Try the modifications suggested below or devise your own.

    Teaching style Encourage players to build up their skills and introduce the rules
    gradually.
    For example, do not penalise double hits in the beginning.
    Or allow more than three team hits before the ball crosses the net.

    Rules

    In competitive sitting volleyball, the net should be 1.15m high


    (1.05 for women). Try setting the net at different heights to suit
    the age or ability of the players. Or play without a net!
    Allow the players to play the ball off one bounce initially.
    Part of a players back from buttocks to shoulders has to be in
    contact with the floor/ground when playing the ball.

    Equipment

    Try using different types of ball:


    - lightweight balls,
    - slower-moving balls,
    - even balloons initially.
    Experiment with different kinds of net or barrier. Try using a solid barrier
    like chairs or a wooden bench. How does this change the game?

    Environment

    Vary the size of the court to suit the number of players.


    For example, if there are more players, use a bigger space.
    (However, if some players become less involved, it may be better
    to divide the group into 4 teams and play two games!)

    Teaching style Rules Equipment Environment

    Sitting Volleyball
    Safety
    Play sensibly make sure that
    players have personal space.
    Players who may be sensitive to
    rough surfaces should sit on a mat
    or soft area.

    Questions
    What ideas can you introduce to help
    keep the rallies going for longer?
    What can you do to make sure that
    all the players are equally involved.

    Other games to play


    Sitting volleyball can lead into other
    games:
    standing volleyball
    other net games

    Integrity
    Whatever modification is used, ensure
    that the integrity of the game is
    maintained. Games and activities should
    never be modified to the extent that
    they no longer resemble the original.

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