Smashball
What is Smashball?
Smashball is a fun and engaging way to introduce volleyball to kids aged 6 to 12. Smashball has 5 levels of play that modify the game to set kids up for early success and instant fun!
What Makes Smashball Different?
Smashball is played with:
- 3 vs 3 (plus 1 extra per team)
- badminton courts (or a small volleyball court)
- badminton nets (or a low net)
- light volleyballs
- one bounce
- 5 progressive levels
Want to Coach Smashball?
Smashball Coach Workshop
The Smashball Coach Workshop is designed for coaches working in the club environment and community centres, and is a 3-hour National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) live/synchronous online course that provides:
- Interactive, Learning Facilitator lead exercises, video demonstrations, and quizzes to support learning and program delivery.
- Instruction on how to deliver the Smashball game using materials within Volleyball Canada’s free Smashball Trainer App (download at the Apple Store or Google Play).
- 80-page Activity Bank.
- 5 Professional Development (PD) points for NCCP certified coaches.
- The NCCP status of “Trained” Community Volleyball Coach.
See the workshop schedule and sign up here.
Download the Smashball App
Download the Smashball App today to learn the basics, the rules, the setup, how to teach and coach the skills, and access lesson plans.
Want to Run a Smashball Program?
Download this comprehensive guide on how to start a Smashball program in your community.
Want to Participate in Smashball?
Visit our Provincial and Territorial Associations to find a club or program near you:
For questions about Smashball, contact coaching@volleyball.ca.