content analysis

CONTENT ANALYSIS

Content will be broken down progressively for tactical understanding and skill development (Hopper, 1998). The relationship will be basic skill to play, then from game play to skill development and back to more challenging game play (Thorpe and Bunker, 1989). Skills will be broken down into off-the-ball movements and on-the-ball skills (Griffin, Mitchell & Oslin, 1997).

Tactical Problem SCORING & PREVENTING SCORING	On-the-ball skills	Off-the-ball movements
Preparing for the attack	The Set- Manipulation of Space, Force, Time	Support Communication Court Positioning-Where do I go? Ready Position
Defending space on your court.	Using height to increase time for response.	The ready position, court positioning
Transition	Absorbing the hit & hitting it high	Split Step Covering Space
Teamwork	Verbalizing where & who the pass is being directed towards	Communication: Where you want the ball placed, covering space as a team. Release to the net, put yourself in a good position to receive and respond.
Increased Response Time-using overhand serve	Space, Force, Time elements.	Preparing for the serve return/response.
Winning the point.	Finishing off the attack by placing the ball over the net. Hitting the ball down to decrease opponents response time. Hitting the ball to a space on opponents' court.	Quick Movement to an area that will allow you to execute the skills with proficiency. Quick Recovery and split step in preparationf for return.

Soon, 2002