Smashball: 6-12 years
Smashball provides a modified version of volleyball better suited to children based on their abilities. Modifications are tailored to meet each child’s stage of development, which optimizes future development and enjoyment playing volleyball. The game also focuses on the sport’s most exciting skill – the spike!
What is Smashball?
- volleyball for children 6-12yrs
- for schools, clubs and community centres
- played with:
- 3v3 on court at once
- Badminton courts (or small court)
- Badminton nets (or low net)
- Light volleyballs
- One bounce
- 5 progressive levels
Why Smashball?
- Because:
- It’s fun
- It’s developmentally appropriate
- It’s effective in teaching volleyball skills
- Kids learn to smash/spike right away – the most fun!
- It teaches inclusion and collaboration
- It develops physical literacy
Get Started:
- Download the completely FREE Smashball App from Volleyball Canada:
- Click HERE for IOS version /// Click HERE for Android version)
- Reach out to Volleyball Nova Scotia Technical Director, Megan Conroy at vnsmegan@sportnovascotia.ca for information on the VNS Welcome Offer to get equipment and other needs to get started (for FREE)!
Smashball for Elementary Teachers: Grades 1- 6 
The Community Coach Program provides the tools teachers and coaches need to make volleyball FUN for 6 to 12-year old’s (and really beyond).
Volleyball has traditionally been viewed as a difficult sport to introduce to young children. With the simple modifications that the Community Coach Program offers, teachers and coaches can provide their children with a fun and rewarding volleyball experience. Best of all you don't need to be a volleyball expert to get started!
The Community Coach Program is a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) online course designed for Elementary School Teachers delivering physical education curriculum for grades 1-6 (6 units), as well as being beneficial for leaders in community centres and volleyball clubs. The course is $59. Click here to begin!
The Community Coach Volleyball eLearning module provides teachers and community leaders with:
• 2-3 hours of interactive exercises, video demonstrations, and quizzes to support teachers and coaches on how to deliver unit plans.
• 150-page Leader Guide with sample lesson plans and assessments, downloadable after the purchase of the e-module
• Lesson plans are divided into 6 units, with material for 6 unique classes/sessions per unit (warm-up, grouping activities, games and cool-down)
• 5 Professional Development (PD) points for NCCP certified coaches
• Teachers and coaches who complete the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) pathway will achieve the status of: "Trained" Community Coach
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For more information on creating a program in your area please contact VNS Technical Director Megan Conroy:
- vnsmegan@sportnovascotia.ca
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