Smashball is our exciting new program for younger athletes. Smashball lets kids compete and play while focusing on the most fun part of the game – smashing the ball! By teaching through game-play, Smashball develops athletes physical-literacy and games-literacy for volleyball. As athletes advance, Smashball becomes faster and more competitive to match their new skills. Smashball is fast-paced, engaging, and a lot of fun!
All Smashball programs progress through a number of levels that introduce new tactics and game concepts while incorporating additional volleyball skills. The program typically targets athletes aged 8 to 12 years old. The Smashball program is open to everyone in those ages regardless of their experience level – coaches will adapt the program and introduce new concepts so that all athletes are engaged and learning at all levels. A typical 5-week program will cover levels 1 to 5 and all the core volleyball skills athletes need to participate in a quality volleyball rally.
The cycles of actions for each level are:
Level 1 – Catch, Run to the net, SPIKE over the net.
Level 2 – Catch, Pass with a toss towards the net, Set with a toss along the net, SPIKE over the net.
Level 3 – Catch, Pass with a toss towards the net, Set with a VOLLEY along the net, SPIKE over the net.
Level 4 – Pass with a BUMP towards the net, Catch and set with a toss along the net, SPIKE over the net.
Level 5 – PLAY VOLLEYBALL Participants get the opportunity to play a modified version of volleyball using all of the skills that they have learned over the course of the sessions.
The Ontario Volleyball Association has produced a video outlining the different levels of Smashball when teams are able to compete. Watch it on YouTube here.
Upcoming Smashball Programs
Smashball registration is open for Fall 2023! There are upcoming sessions at the Harry Jerome Sports Complex.
To register for upcoming Smashball programs please click here!