Volleyball

We're Brittney and Maggie, and whether we're bumping, setting, or spiking, volleyball is our favorite game. Like any team activity, communication really helps. Sharing information and cheering on our teammates guides and motivates our teammates during this lightning-fast game. But how much is too much? Our DragonflyTV query is this: Is talking on the court helpful or just plain distracting?

How Would You Investigate This Question?
To find out how much on-court communication is best, think about the kinds of things volleyball players would talk about. Do they shout directions, identify the ball's location, or just offer encouragement? What kinds of things might they say? What kind of communication is most helpful in other sports? How could you test these ideas on a court, field, or other location? Write your ideas in your notebook and discuss them with your classmates. Then discuss them with your teacher, watch the DragonflyTV video, or go to Volleyball to see what Brittney and Maggie learned about chatter on the court.