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Smashball!

Learn how to play volleyball

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Co-ed, Grades 1 - 2

 

Saturdays

9:30am-10:50am

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Nov 16, 23, Dec 7, 14, 21 &  Jan 4

 

Cost: $175 per session

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New Program!

 

Introducing OPVC SmashBall! This exciting new program is designed for younger players eager to learn the game of volleyball. Through SmashBall, our youngest athletes will develop vital skills, compete, and play in an age-appropriate environment. With an emphasis on fundamentals and gameplay, OPVC SmashBall nurtures the physical skills and knowledge needed to engage in full-court volleyball.

 

The program progresses through various levels, each introducing new skills and concepts. SmashBall is played on smaller courts (using our facility’s pickleball courts) and follows age-appropriate rules, allowing players to maintain intensity, engagement, and, most importantly, the joy of playing volleyball!

 

SmashBall enables kids to compete and play while focusing on the most exciting aspect of the game – smashing the ball!

 

This program offers a modified version of volleyball tailored to children's abilities. The lessons are designed to suit each child’s developmental stage, enhancing both their future growth and enjoyment of the sport!

 

OPVC SmashBall is aimed at 1st and 2nd graders, but it can also accommodate 3rd and 4th graders! There are five distinct levels of play, allowing players to advance as they enhance their skills.

 

Research indicates that success rates are crucial for kids when learning and playing sports, particularly with new activities at a young age. Here’s why SmashBall is the perfect choice:

 

  • When kids are challenged in a fun way, they stay engaged, motivated, and ultimately learn effectively. We adapt the game to suit their needs when traditional volleyball proves too difficult.

  • OPVC SmashBall is played on smaller courts (pickleball courts) with a low net (pickleball net height) and utilizes lightweight volleyballs, allowing two to three players on each side for greater success on the court.

  • With fewer players on a smaller court, participants enjoy more ball touches, creating a more efficient and enjoyable learning experience.

  • The reduced number of players ensures that everyone has ample opportunities to contact the volleyball and engage in play.

  • Each of the five SmashBall levels gives kids the chance to focus on essential volleyball skills, progressively making the previous skill easier to master.

  • OPVC SmashBall delivers a modified version of volleyball that is better suited to children, taking into account their age and abilities.

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SmashBall teaches children the fundamental motor skills required for various physical activities, incorporating them into the game of volleyball.

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