An understanding of the fundamental techniques of volleyball

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    • Howard, Robert E.

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An understanding of the fundamental techniques of volleyball

Robert E. Howard

Allyn and Bacon, c1996

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Description

This unique text presents in-depth coverage of the fundamental skills of volleyball, with emphasis on learning and development that will lead to volleyball success. Written specifically for the benefit of the student/player, each skill is described in detail and analyzed in comparison to other techniques to explicitly show why one skill may be preferred over another. Accurate, up-to-date techniques are representative of the current literature and sport science research on volleyball skills, and are based on principles of biomechanics. For students, teachers, and coaches, this book serves as a valuable resource in terms of the focus on improvement of students' and players' abilities.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. History of Volleyball. General Rules of Play. Other Formats. 2. Offensive Philosophy. The Pass. The Attack. 3. The Forearm Pass. Initial posture. Movement to the ball. Preparation to pass. The passing action. Contact with the ball. Follow-through. Key Points. 4. The Overhead Set. Initial posture. Movement to the ball. Preparation to set. The setting action. Contact with the ball. Follow-through. Backsetting. Jumpsetting. Key Points. 5. Spiking. The approach. The jump. The armswing. Contact with the ball. Follow-through and landing. Tipping the ball. Hitting quick sets. Key Points. 6. Offensive Design. Serve reception formations. Basic systems of offense. Offensive strategies. 7. Defensive Philosophy. Serving. Blocking. Backcourt defense. 8. Serving. Initial posture. The serving action. Contact with the ball. The underhand serve. Key points. 9. Blocking. Starting position. Initial posture. Outside blockers alignment. Middle blockers alignment. The blocking action. Contact with the ball. Follow-through and landing. Key Points. 10. Digging. Positioning. Digging spikes. Playing behind the block. Key Points. 11. Defensive Design. Serving strategies. Blocking strategies. Basic defensive systems. Special Situations. Transition. Appendix A: Glossary.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA28973297
  • ISBN
    • 0205165583
  • LCCN
    96104056
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boston ; Tokyo
  • Pages/Volumes
    178 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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