NCTCA 2025

SMASHBALL is volleyball for kids aged 6-12 played on a modified court in a 3 vs 3 format. There are 5 progressive levels that provide a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate environment for kids to learn volleyball. In SMASHBALL you get to learn to smash/spike right away, there is lots of time to play and learn the cycle of actions that is used in full 6 vs 6 volleyball. In this session, teachers will learn how to introduce Smashball in a fun and engaging way. There are two types of programs that will be reviewed. 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) 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