The Impact of Needham's Model on Teaching the Defensive Skills of Volleyball to Students (Receiving the Serve and Defending the Court(

Abstract

The importance of this research lies in the fact that defensive skills are fundamental to building a successful player, and using a model based on thinking and analysis contributes to making the student more capable of controlling their performance. Therefore, Needham's model encourages the teacher to shift from the role of instructor to that of facilitator, which positively impacts the educational environment and increases student participation. The research problem: Field observations indicate that students face difficulty in anticipating the ball, determining the appropriate direction for defense, and making quick decisions during performance, reflecting a lack of understanding and kinesthetic awareness of defensive skills. This deficiency is likely due to the limited teaching methods used and the failure to employ modern educational models that rely on inquiry and the development of thinking skills. The aim of this research was to identify the impact of Needham's model on teaching students the defensive skills of receiving the serve and defending the court in volleyball. The experimental method was used. After applying the model, the most important conclusions were reached: Needham's model is important and fundamental in teaching students the defensive skills of receiving the serve and defending the court in volleyball. Therefore, it was recommended that Needham's model be adopted because it is important and fundamental in teaching students the defensive skills of receiving the serve and defending the court in volleyball.