SKILL PROGRESSIONS & EXIT GOALS: SKILLS TO BE DEMONSTRATED OR EXPOSED TO AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH AGE GROUP

 

12 & Under Skills & Priorities:

1)                  Underhand serve successfully 100% in games

2)                Overhand serve successful 50% in games

3)                Demonstrate correct passing FW & underhand pass to target 50%

4)                Demonstrate correct 3-step attacking FW in drills

5)                Attack a down ball & overpass successfully 50% in games

6)                Demonstrate correct overhand passing technique

7)                Competent line judge and written scorekeeper

8)                Potential setters identified by interest & ability

9)                Familiarize players with “6-6” (MF sets) and 4-2 offense; “W”- SR formation & “6-up” or “red” defense

10)             Demonstrate good sportsmanship during games and practices

 

14 & Under Skills & Priorities:

1)                  Overhand serve successfully 75%

2)                Underhand pass to target 50% in games

3)                Attack overpasses & down balls successfully 75% (inc. down balls to the back row)

4)                Use 3-step FW to attack a set ball successfully 50% (4, 2, and 5 sets)

5)                Demonstrate correct blocking technique & transition to offense

6)                Designated setters are able to set high ball to all 3 positions

7)                Designated Setters

8)                6-2 and/or 5-1 offense; 4 & 3-person SR; Perimeter defense

9)                R-2 Official

 

16 & Under Skills & Priorities:

1)                  Serve to zones 1-6 (short drop serve, deep float) in games

2)                Pass increasingly tougher serves to target 60% in games

3)                Able to attack a variety of sets, including front quick, back slide, and sets to the backrow. Setters are able to set all of the above

4)                Player Specialization: OH, MB, Setter, Primary Passer. (No DS)

5)                Rotational Defense

6)                R-1 Official

 

17 & Under Skills & Priorities

1)                  Add 31’s, back quick, playsets & combinations (X, tandem)

2)                DS Specialization