Volleyball : Steps to Success

by Kenny, Bonnie

• ISBN13: 9780736063371
• ISBN10: 0736063374
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-11
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Cover the court with confidence by mastering the essentials of the game. Volleyball: Steps to Successoffers a comprehensive, progressive approach with a proven system for learning, expert instruction, crisp illustrations, and 60 drills to improve play on both sides of the net.Volleyball: Steps to Successestablishes a solid foundation by detailing proper footwork and posture before moving on to the individual skills of serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and digging. Recent changes in the game, such as the addition of the libero position and rally scoring, are highlighted in the team-oriented steps covering offense, defense, transitioning, and out-of-system play. The carefully selected drills and step-by-step instruction speed the development process, and the scoring system for each drill and step helps gauge progress along the way.Aces, kills, blocks, digs, and assists are at your fingertips. With Volleyball: Steps to Success, part of the popular Steps to Success Series, you can become a complete player in any formation.

Table of Contents

Climbing the Steps to Volleyball Success	p. vii
The Sport of Volleyball	p. ix
Key to Diagrams	p. xxv
Posture and Movement	p. 1
Serving	p. 13
Forearm Passing	p. 33
Setting	p. 47
Attacking	p. 61
Blocking	p. 85
Digging	p. 101
Team Offense	p. 117
Team Defense	p. 127
Transition	p. 135
Out-of-System Play	p. 141
The Competitive Volleyball Player	p. 149
Glossary	p. 155
Additional Resources	p. 159
About the Authors	p. 161
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