Class 8 · Physical Education and Well Being · New NCERT
Chapter 5: Fundamental Skills of Sports – Volleyball
"Fundamental Skills of Sports – Volleyball" is Unit 5, from about page 136 to page 170. The contents list twelve skills and activities: underhand and overhead passes and serves, setting, spike, block, dig, a ball rotation activity, an accuracy contest, a ball throw activity and an eleven-point match. Students build volleyball skills in drills and small games, with an emphasis on teamwork, communication and safety. The unit builds on the Class 7 football and kabaddi units and on the kick volleyball activity in the fitness unit.
This is chapter 5 of 6 in Khel Yatra, the Class 8 Physical Education and Well Being textbook, in Unit 5, Fundamental Skills of Sports – Volleyball, and begins on page 136 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "Fundamental Skills of Sports – Table Tennis" and is followed by "Yoga".
Participation matters more than performance in "Fundamental Skills of Sports – Volleyball". The aim is for each child to experience the joy of movement and to build the habit of regular activity. Safety checks of the space and equipment, a short warm-up and a calm cool-down are part of good practice. Assessment follows the protocol at the back of the book and focuses on effort, improvement and attitude as well as skill.
Families can support "Fundamental Skills of Sports – Volleyball" by giving children time and safe space to play outdoors, joining in occasionally and asking them to describe what they enjoyed. Avoid focusing only on winning. Encourage children to teach a younger sibling or friend what they learnt, which builds confidence and leadership.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.
Topics covered
- Underhand Pass
- Overhead Pass
- Underhand Serve
- Overhead Serve
- Setting
- Spike
- Block
- Dig
- Ball Rotation Activity
- Ace Accuracy Contest
- Ball Throw Activity
- 11-Point Match