Lisandra Morales

LEI4724
Activity File 25
Activity Title: One-Bounce Volleyball
Source: Dixon, C. (2002, September 16). One-Bounce Volleyball.
Equipment:
Soft foam ball or an inflatable ball
Description of Activity:
In this activity which is a modified game of volleyball, the ball is only allowed to bounce on the
ground once before a participant hits it. Participants can still hit the ball while it is up in the air,
but if you let it bounce it gives those who are not too physically skilled in playing the game well
or dont have much movement, a chance to hit the ball. A soft safe balls should be substituted
with a regular volleyball to prevent any hand and wrist injuries. If the participant lets the ball out
of the circle created with other participants more than two times, they will be eliminated until
there is only one person left. It is sort of like playing musical chairs.
Leadership Considerations:
This activity works best with a group of 2 to 20. Before playing any competitive game, the
therapist should try to encourage to group by having them conclude how to solve struggles
during play. Positive discussion around is also a great feedback. Therapist should help maintain
the ball within the circle to not make the participants feel like they were not able to complete the
activity or do a good job at it. Make sure to let the participants know they are doing well and
motivate them and make the activity fun and enjoyable.
Adaptations:
Participants recovering from a Stroke: Stroke happens when the amount of blood to the brain is
either interrupted/cut off or reduced. When the brain cells die during a stroke, the skills
organized by that area of the brain like memory and muscle, the control of it are lost. An amount
of movement is needed for this activity. Perhaps since it is a ball tossing it can be performed with
one hand. The therapist should only assist a participant if needed in order to encourage them to
try on their own.
Participants with Oppositional Defiant Disorder: If your child or teen has a frequent out lash of
anger, irritability, arguing, noncooperation, or cruelty towards you and any other authority
figures, they may have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). They can have refusal to comply
with instructions or rules, stubbornness, accepting responsibilities, etc... This activity should
allow them to participate with others. Therapist should be aware and precautious so they dont
lash out to any other participant nor the therapists. The therapist should go over the description of

the activity and give an example so they can visually see it. Make sure to inform them that it is
okay if the ball goes out and if they are eliminated, it is just a game and a new game can begin
after to give the participants another chance.

Adaptation Reference:

(2004, May 21). Retrieved November 10, 2015, from http://www.stroke.org/understandstroke/what-stroke

(2015, February 6). Retrieved November 10, 2015, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseasesconditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/basics/definition/con-20024559