PE Volleyball Assessment Rubric
Name: ___________________________
Date:_________________________
Assessment
Criteria
Novice (6)
Serving
Faces direction they want
the serve to go
Transfer of wt. with a
step forward
Serves underhand with
some accuracy
Understands why a serve
is unsuccessful
Can serve underhand
learning overhand serve
Uses an open hand to
contact the ball
Inconsistent ball release
on serve
Inconsistent contact at top
of reach (overhand serve)
Rarely plays the ball
Basic ready position
facing the direction of
desired pass
Contact is made on
both forearms with wrists
pointing down
Getting under the ball
with right foot forward
when setting
Stands in their position
Afraid to move to play
the ball
Does not adjust to
location of the serve
Understands the service
rotation
Passing
(forearm pass
& setting)
Movement
Offence/
Defense
Can hit the ball if tossed
Can block the ball if
tossed in a drill
Can dig a ball if hit at
Can play simple games
Intermediate (7)
Accomplished (8)
Advanced (9)
Somewhat successful at
overhand serves
Serves with little
accuracy
Attempts to perform a
variety of serves
Knows how to correct
mistakes when miss serve
Consistantly serves
overhand
Is demonstrating
accuracy when serving
Can perform a variety of
serves when needed
Uses the serve as a means
of an attack (to score pts.)
Moves into a good
position to play the ball
Can catch overheadoccasional volley
Can dig a ball back to a
thrower
Attempts to play the ball
Predicts the flight of the
ball and moves to it
Consistently calls the
ball
More consistent touches
on the ball
Passes are more on target
Controlled passing
Forearm passes the ball
with accuracy
Sets the ball with
accuracy
Chases a ball down if it
was misplayed by
someone
Understands the basic
ready position for volley
and digs
Calling for the ball
mine
Attempts to play the ball
Understands the basic
court positions
Predicts the flight of the
ball
Moves to a good position
Use of cross-over, side
shuffles, and the turn &
run
Square-up to the target
Thinks about having 3
hits (to set-up an attack)
Stands at net with hands
up, ready to block
Leaves the ground to
attack the ball
Can play a simple
modified games
Uses the approach to
attack the ball
Eyes are open and
focused on ball when
blocking
Timing is inconsistent
Can play a modified
game
Shows effort towards
getting to the ball
Not afraid to hit the
floor in order to play
the ball
Is always in the right
position to play ball
Shows advanced skills
(diving, rolling etc)
Spiking with some
accuracy in a game
Demonstrates blocking
skills in a game
Demonstrates digging in
a game
Adapts strategies to suit
game play