Top Volleyball Tips

Top Volleyball Tips — page 1 — Back Cover

Top Volleyball Tips — page 2 — READY SET SCORE Your body is tense as you watch the opposing team and wait for the serve Smack The ball sails over the net to the player next to you She sets it up and then it’s your turn Your fingertips push the ball up into the air It comes down in perfect position for the middle hitter in the front row She jumps up and attacks the ball with the palm of her hand The ball hits the floor before your opponents can return it Your team scores

Top Volleyball Tips — page 3 — Want a sport that’s as exciting as it is challenging Vollyball pushes players to reach their full athletic potential Players work with others and trust their teammates while they develop as individual athletes Volleyball players who devote extra time and energy to their sport can rise through the ranks to compete at higher levels

Top Volleyball Tips — page 4 — Chapter 1 VVVVVOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEYYYYYBBBBBAAAAALLLLLLLLLL BBBBBAAAAASSSSSIIIIICCCCCSSSSS Volleyball teams have six players on the court at a time (cid:3) Each player has a specific position and job during the game (cid:3) Positions include right side hitter middle hitter setter (cid:3) libero and outside hitter Right Side Hitter The right side hitter's designated(cid:3) position is the front right side of the court Middle Hitter The middle hitter plays in the center of(cid:3) the front row She hits at the net and blocks opponents hits(cid:3) at the net Setter The setter runs offense by calling out plays She(cid:3) hits the ball second and either sets it up to the hitter or tips(cid:3) it over the net She may be in a front or back row corner Libero The libero plays defense from the back row (cid:3) She returns serves and passes the ball Outside Hitter The outside hitter plays on the front left(cid:3) side of the court She passes the ball and plays both offense

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