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2) Volleyball
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Volleyball was named after someone said that a ball was "volleyed" during an early game. It became an Olympic event in 1964. Learn more in Volleyball, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities,...
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The sport of volleyball is an American invention, created and designed by William Morgan in Massachusetts in 1895 as an indoor game. Volleyball thrived in the first half of the 20th century, spreading to gyms across the country, and eventually, across the world. By the end of the century, however, volleyball needed some new energy, and the sport reinvented itself on the sand. Beach volleyball has become the higher profile version of the sport, with...
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What is a bump, a volley, a serve, or a spike? These questions and more are answered in Volleyball in Action. Children will love learning about the history of this energetic sport, the necessary equipment, and basic rules of play. Fascinating information includes:
• the role of the coach
• mix and motion drills to help develop skills
• how to block the ball
• how beach volleyball is catching on
7) Jump Serve
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Ella and Laura can't believe it when two of the meanest girls from a rival volleyball team switch to their team. Before long, it's clear that the new girls don't plan to be good teammates. Is there any hope for a championship, or was the season ruined before it began?
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"In A Royal Christmas Wedding, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Hauck weaves a sweet story of holiday romance as two broken hearts seek the love they once knew. It's been five years since Avery Truitt and Prince Colin of Brighton Kingdom fell in love. But he broke her heart with no explanation. Fast forward to present day, and Colin is Brighton's most eligible bachelor now that cousin Stephen has married....
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How can playing volleyball help girls grow stronger and become more empowered? What opportunities are available for girls to continue playing volleyball as they grow up? Who are some of the most famous female volleyball players, and what can girls learn from their success stories? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for girls to discover as they learn about the exciting sport of volleyball. Eye-catching fact boxes and a detailed graphic...
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21st Century Volleyball Expertise presents theories on the development of men's and women's volleyball, based on practical and lived experience of international coach Gylton Da Matta.
In the past 20 years, the technical advancements in sports have been remarkable. In the case of volleyball, such advancement is observed through the improvement in systems of training and the increase of technical expertise demonstrated at the world-class level. From...
12) Volleyball Mom's Survival Guide: How You and Your Daughter Can Be Victorious on and off the Court
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This survival guide is written for a single purpose: to help both you and your daughter be victorious on and off the volleyball court. The tips and suggestions, varying from the practical to the emotional--safety, nutrition, sports equipment, team drama, mental toughness, dealing with dad--will help you get the most from your daughter's volleyball playing experience. And that will help your daughter get the most out of her volleyball experience. The...
13) Volleyball
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to volleyball. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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Andrea is excited for another winning volleyball season. But there's a problem-the new coach is bringing the team back to basics, and now Andrea is unhappy and feeling frustrated in her new position. Will the coach's strategy pay off, and will the Pumas ever be ready for competition?
17) Wizard Wisdom
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If you could bring more than 40 of the world's best volleyball coaches together, do you think they might have some interesting things to say? That's what we've done with “Volleyball Coaching Wizards”. This book shares some of those insights.
Discover what coaches with tens of thousands of wins and hundreds of championships at all different levels think about things like: Developing a team culture and good team chemistry Making non-starters feel...
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Known for being one of the world's most popular sport, The Little Volleyball Poetry Book includes unique poems representing volleyball topics associated with the lovable game, making it the perfect gift for the volleyball lover. Creating a poetry book about volleyball can be a unique way of exploring the game. Poetry can give a fresh perspective and bring an imaginative approach to understanding and appreciating the game of volleyball. Moreover, it...
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Angela Rock gets to the heart of advanced beach volleyball tactics. Because she was an Olympic indoor player first, she understands how to transition from indoor to beach. She explains how the games are different strategically, and which highly honed indoor tactics served her well on the beach, and which, did not.
As both an amateur and professional player with decades of experience, Rock distills her hard-won knowledge of the game. She shares her...
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Learn How to Jump 8"-14" Higher or More!Hi my name is Trevor Thomas. I have developed a proven system that will have you jumping 8"-14" higher or more in a matter of weeks! This can be used for basketball, volleyball, track and field, or any other sport where jumping is crucial to your success. I put a lot of time and research into this book and know it will help you succeed. Here's What You'll Learn In This Book!How to plan your athletic goals to...