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Coaches and PE teachers inspired to work with kids by S3 Volleyball programme

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Article Thu, May 20 2021

The fifth webinar series run by the CEV Technical and Development Department ended on Thursday afternoon with as many as 59 participants joining the session hosted by Franca Abbo of Italy.

Franca and her colleague Daniela Bordoli reviewed the key features of the Volley S3 programme developed by the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) to inspire young children at the entry level of the game.

Key words are fun as well as facilitation and flexibility, since the programme includes a number of changes and adaptations designed specifically to help the kids stay active and engaged by a creative selection of activities.

Franca and Daniela emphasised that coaches must be fully committed if they expect the same from their players, since their effort translates to the effort young players put out on their end. Kids learn best by mirror-imaging actions, identifying key words, and following expressive instruction.

The best way to utilise games at practices with children is to make sure that each child has as many contacts as possible with the ball.

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