When it comes to playing the spikeball (迷你排球) game, you need to master several different skills. 【小题1】

The first essential skill is called ready position. Spikeball uses the concept of volleyball. Well, the ready position is one of the few skills that both volleyball and spikeball have in common. It is a general positioning of the body in spikeball and volleyball. 【小题2】 Besides, the ready position is very important because, if players perform it properly, it enables them to react more quickly to the strike coming from the partner or opposing team.

The second essential skill is known as hand-eye coordination (协调). 【小题3】 In these two sports hand-eye coordination is pretty much essential if you’re looking to achieve a better level. 【小题4】 The eyes will let you understand where the ball is going while the hand deals with defending and striking.

Lastly, sending or receiving is another essential skill during the spikeball game. In a way to avoid losing a point to the opposing team, every player needs to understand or figure out the best ways to receive the ball and then strike it back.

【小题5】 The first thing you need is just to get familiar with the rules and regulations of the sport. What is more, start small until you fully understand the rules. After that, you just need to practice and practice until you become better at playing spikeball.

Here are some tips to help get your children on the path to good sportsmanship.

There are a number of parents that allow their children to win at games. Although parents’ hearts are in the right place this only gives children false hope. 【小题1】. Imagine the embarrassment children will endure when they go to school thinking they are the best chess player in the world because they beat their parents and then get beaten by other classmates. Always teach your children the basic concept of games and allow them to learn by getting beaten; the more times they lose the better they will learn the game.

Exhibit good sportsmanship while watching sport on TV or at a sports outing. 【小题2】. This will teach your children that although you are a fan of one team you still respect the other team’s players.

【小题3】. But you should also be sure to correct improper behavior. Having the privilege of playing sports comes with a responsibility to play fair and just have fun. Encourage your children and all the other players to keep the competition fun and fair for everyone.

【小题4】. If you were a team quarterback throughout your school career don’t expect your children to have the same talent or the same enthusiasm for the sport. If they do, that’s great, but never push them into something you want to do. 【小题5】.

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