Description
Book SynopsisCoaching Volleyball For Dummies teaches the fundamentals of volleyball and contains the proper progressions to help players master and apply their skills on the court. This book features a number of the sport's best drills, maximising the rate and quality of learning to help players and coaches get the most out of each practice session.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Getting Started Coaching Volleyball 7
Chapter 1: Teaching Volleyball to Children 9
Chapter 2: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Season 17
Chapter 3: The Rundown on Basic Volleyball Rules 35
Chapter 4: Getting in Sync with Your Players’ Parents 57
Part II: Building Your Team 73
Chapter 5: Overseeing Your Team 75
Chapter 6: Running Fun-Filled Practices 91
Chapter 7: Making Game Day Memorable — For the Right Reasons 109
Part III: Basic Training: Teaching Volleyball Fundamentals 129
Chapter 8: Racking Up Points with Offensive Fundamentals 131
Chapter 9: Developing Defensive Fundamentals 153
Chapter 10: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 173
Chapter 11: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 189
Chapter 12: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 201
Part IV: Net Gains: Zeroing In on Advanced Volleyball Skills 219
Chapter 13: Revving Up the Offense 221
Chapter 14: Bolstering the Defense 237
Chapter 15: Stepping Up the Offense 249
Chapter 16: Tightening the Defense 261
Part V: The Extra Points 273
Chapter 17: Keeping Your Players Healthy and Injury Free 275
Chapter 18: Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges 303
Chapter 19: Coaching a Club Team 325
Part VI: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable 337
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Help Players Take Their Game to the Next Level 341
Index 347
