What is Smashball?

It is:

· a volleyball game-play variation that emphasizes attacking (hitting/spiking).
· fun and fast-paced.
· ideally suited for use as the game play component for Grassroots programs.
· a game that can be used as a ‘stand-alone’ game for intramurals, noon-hour and/or
after school programs.

How is Smashball played?

• from an ATTACK – the receiving team can catch the ball directly, OR after the ball bounces once; and continue the rally.
• Note: Introductory progressions use a CATCH & TOSS method for ball movement (passing) between players.   As the players’ skills improve, they are encouraged to progress (transition) to the use of volleyball skills for all contacts (passes) during game play.

Smashball – FUNdamentals

(Designed for children: Gr. 1-3; ages 6-8)

It is a volleyball program which:

• introduces children to the game of volleyball in a fun and interesting way;
• uses play experience (games & activities) to help children learn and develop basic movement and motor skills, game tactics, and rules;
• uses lighter and softer volleyballs;
• is played on a smaller court (badminton court or modified volleyball court)
• The SMASHBALL – FUNdamentals program is often organized as a 6-8 sessions program (1 hour/session)

Smashball – Learn To Train

(Designed for children: Gr 4-6; ages 9-11)

It is a volleyball program which:

• children learn the basic skills of volleyball; (spiking, fore-arm passing, overhead passing, and serving
• children practice the skills through modified game play (SMASHBALL) that incorporates:
• the use of lighter and softer volleyballs;
• a badminton court with the net at badminton height or, a modified volleyball court with a lowered net and;
• a maximum of 4 players per side
• The SMASHBALL – Learn to Train program is often organized as an 8 session program (1 – 1 ½ hours/session)

For information about any of the Grassroots programs, or to schedule an Instructors’ / Teachers’ / Coaches’ clinic for your school, community or club

Contact Tom Ash (Subject line – Grassroots) for inquiries