Description
Pass, set, and hit your way to volleyball confidence
Volleyball For Dummies will help you understand the basics of a sport that’s popular around the world. Written by two former pro volleyball players, this book walks you through the rules and scoring systems of both indoor and beach volleyball. Players, coaches, and spectators alike will learn about player positions, core skills and techniques, and levels of play. If you’re hitting the court, use this guide to improve your game, with in-depth explanations of proper arm swing, defense, approaching, hitting, digging, passing, serving, blocking, and setting. Plus, you’ll find helpful practice drills for yourself and your team. With stories from top players and coaches all about volleyball culture and community, this is a fun and comprehensive introduction to the sport.
- Get a primer on the basics of volleyball so you can enjoy playing, watching, or coaching the sport
- Improve your technique with helpful explanations and illustrations of key moves
- Learn the ins and outs of recreational volleyball, NCAA, semi-professional, Olympic, and international play
- Peek behind the scenes of pro volleyball and learn what it takes to make it to the top of the game
Learn the fundamentals of indoor and beach volleyball, for yourself, your child, your team, or simply as a fan.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
About This Book 2
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond This Book 4
Where to Go from Here 4
PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH VOLLEYBALL 5
CHAPTER 1: The Lowdown on Volleyball, Just the Basics 7
CHAPTER 2: Comparing Indoor and Beach Volleyball 21
CHAPTER 3: Appreciating Some History of Volleyball 43
CHAPTER 4: Choosing the Right Equipment 57
CHAPTER 5: Finding Places to Play and Watch Volleyball 71
PART 2: FINETUNING SKILLS TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL 87
CHAPTER 6: Focusing on the Attack: Hitting 89
CHAPTER 7: Assisting Your Hitters for the Kill: Setting 115
CHAPTER 8: Putting Your Team in the Best Position
CHAPTER 9: The Meat and Potatoes of Volleyball: Passing 159
CHAPTER 10: Pressing the Net to Score: Blocking 185
CHAPTER 11: Playing Reverse Dodgeball: Defense 209
PART 3: CREATING YOUR VOLLEYBALL BODY 229
CHAPTER 12: Building a Body That Can Handle the Game 231
CHAPTER 13: Mobility: Owning the Positions, Staying in the Game 249
PART 4: THE PART OF TENS 261
CHAPTER 14: Volleyball's Ten Commandments 263
CHAPTER 15: Ten Best Places to Play Beach Volleyball 271
CHAPTER 16: Ten Wishes for Volleyball's Future 277
PART 5: APPENDIXES 283
APPENDIX A: Glossary: Volleyball Lingo 285
APPENDIX B: The Volleyball GOAT Pasture 291
INDEX 325
