Book Description
Cover the court with confidence by mastering the essentials of the game. Volleyball: Steps to Success offers 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 Success establishes 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 Sports Series (more than 1.5 million copies sold), you can become a complete player in any formation. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Very useful and full of god information but it's better for a club then a single person.
Everything thing is explained nicely and will improve your game there is one troubling part though. In the warm ups it says to do the exercises that will benifit you in your area of trouble. While some of them are obvious on how they help the others aren't. I'm sure after doing them for a time you will figure it out but it would be nice to have it clearly stated in the book.
Also this book is good for individuals, coachs and teams, but as a single person it takes more work. You're going to want at least on partner most of the time. Some drills require more people so you won't get the full benefit.However it is possible to modify most of the drills to two people. The hardest thing for a single person is probably staying motivated.
On a side note, you'll need more then a volleyball and a net. Some of the other things they use are a medicine ball, jump rope, ladder, something to mark a target like a cone, and tape or chalk. Plus it also helps to have a gym you can use with a net.

Excellent book on the steps of Volleyball.
I was very impressed with how Coach Bonnie Kenny, and Cindy set up an ideal format for players to learn and know the basics of Voleyball success.
This book is similar to John Wooden's Pyramid for Success!

VOLLEYBALL STEPS TO SUCCESS
THIS IS THE BEST VOLLEYBALL SKILLS BOOK I HAVE EVER PURCHASED.IT EXPLAINS EVERY VOLLEYBALL SKILL IN GREAT DETAIL THAT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT.THE DRILLS WERE GREAT.IF YOUR ONLY GOING TO BUY ONE VOLLEYBALL SKILL BOOK- THIS IS THE ONE!! I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. ... Read more

Book Description
Fun, safety, and effective instruction are the focus of thefourth edition of Coaching Youth Volleyball, helping you create anenvironment that promotes learning, cultivates a love of the game, andmotivates your athletes to come out year after year.

Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of volleyball. Buthere's a book that teaches you how to convey those skills to your athletesin an engaging and positive manner. Coaching Youth Volleyball'sfocus on teaching volleyball skills through gamelike drills sets it apartfrom the current lineup of volleyball coaching books. And it's the only onerecommended by and written with the expertise of USA Volleyball's CoachingEducation Department.

Ideal for coaches of players aged 14 and under, the fourth edition includes18 drills and 32 coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices.This new edition also adds

• two new chapters on coaching individual volleyball skills and coachingthe transitions and alignments of the game;
• important age-group modifications regarding ball size, net height,player positions, and court dimensions for three age groups (6- to9-year-olds, 10- to 11-year-olds, and 12- to 14-year-olds) and for teamplay in 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, or 6v6 competition;
• court diagrams to help you quickly and accurately construct your ownage-appropriate court, and
• a clear explanation of rules and procedures, including the capabilitiesand limits of the new libero position.

Coaching Youth Volleyball's combination of volleyball fundamentalsand essential coaching skills--such as communicating with parents andofficials, motivating players, and preparing for games and practices--makesthis book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy therewards of coaching young athletes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Good read for starting a youth program
I'm a varsity coach, so stepping back and teaching youth wanted to get a refresher course as we set up our youth program.This book is a big help, though for the experienced coach I would assume they know most of it but could use it as a refresher as well.Beginner coaches it would be great, especially for middle school level and below levels. ... Read more

Book Description
Never before has such an impressive group of successful volleyball coaches shared their insights, instruction, and strategies in a single book. The Volleyball Coaching Bible is your guide to championship-winning performances year after year.

The 24 contributors make up a "who's who" list of volleyball experts, spanning five decades and covering every aspect of the game.

Doug Beal

Mary Wise

Russ Rose

John Cook

Paula Weishoff

Pete Waite

Jim Coleman

Bill Neville

Mary Jo Peppler

Mike Hebert

Al Scates

Terry Pettit

Steve Shondell

John Dunning

Tom Pingel

Rudy Suwara

Taras Liskevych

Teri Clemens

Peter Hanson

Jona Braden

Dave Shondell

Fred Sturm

Mark Pavlik

Jim Stone

Each time you open this book you'll learn something new and useful for your next practice, game, or season, be it conditioning, teaching, motivating, or scouting. The Volleyball Coaching Bible provides the game plan for a winning program. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Just as the title suggest
It's the v-ball coaching bible, that's for sure.In building/maintaining a program it's a big help.There's some good suggestions in there for new and old coaches, I don't know any coaches in our system without this book.

It is helpful
There are some chapters of this book that are great--they break down the skill into concise teachable parts and give drills that work on specific aspects of the drill.Then there are some chapters that don't help at all--give a vague breakdown of the skill but have no visual items or drills.Each chapter is done by a college/pro coach. This book does break down a lot of the off-court stuff--like pre-season paperwork to how to start a booster club.It also talks strategy (almost more than skills).

Great tips!
This book is worth every penny.It is written by the legends of the the game.I have read the book from cover to cover, and can still pick it up and learn something new.It has some great tips about how to motivate, communicate and teach everything about volleyball.

Great fundamentals and motivational
I have just finished this book before my club season is starting and I highly recommend it. The book applies to many areas of volleyball from youth to college/national and from men to women.

If you are looking for a beginners coaching book that outlines the skills in detail with a bunch of drills, this is NOT the book for you.

The caliber of contributors is excellent and the chapters were put together nicely...it flowed from front to back.I've played and coached for many years.I learned a few new things in this book, but I also felt like the book gave me a different perspective on areas I already knew.I will probably read/review this book prior to my club seasons.

There were a few graphics/demonstrations.There were great pics illustrating Conditioning and Stretching.There were a few sketches of attacking and digging.Jim Coleman did a nice job on Statistics. ... Read more

Book Description
Goes beyond conditioning and the X's and O's to reveal an overlooked but equally critical element to playing sound volleyball—the mental game. Offers coaches at any level of play the tools they need to overcome performance barriers and enhance their mental and emotional toughness. Introduces numerous concepts, including mental mechanics, performance barriers, expanding player capacities, mechanical breakdowns, automaticity of performance and mental-skills training strategies. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Excellente
physical, Skills and mental, this book covers preciselly the essential topic of a volleball team and a coach face every day. All of it topics may apply to others sports. I have a lot, lot books and tape of volleyball. And this books stand out on it own.
I am a volleyball coach (CAP I), so, I highly recommend this book. It should be on the bed of every volleball coach (I purchased 2 copies for my friends). BUY IT "."

Mental Toughness Training for Volleyball
This was an interesting, easy to understand book.Volleyball is highly dependent on momentum and you can't afford to have even a brief mental breakdown.This book talks about getting back on track and why when players get nervous they mess up because they inadvertantly change their mechanics.This book was helpful for any type of athlete or coach. ... Read more

Product Description
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Volleyball is the most comprehensive and up-to-date volleyball-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of over 80 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round volleyball-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.

No other volleyball book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book will have you serving with a higher velocity and overall effectiveness. Volleyball players of all skill levels will be able to leap higher, shift quicker, and flat-out play better due to an increase in overall strength and agility. Your spikes, kills, and blocks will all become shaper and more effective and your stamina and endurance will allow you to keep the intensity up until the final point in every match.

Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!

As an added bonus, this book also contains links to free record keeping charts which normally sell separately for $20. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Full of Volleyball Drills
This weight training guide is full of great drills for volleyball players.Increase your jumping and endurance, and keep training with these programs in the off-season.

good book
a really good book about weight training, with specific drills for volleyboll. I have already increased my jumping and endurance.

A-
This book is straightforward, unlike Complete Conditioning for Volleyball. I know exactly when and how to work out.

The off and pre-season programs are very solid.

The only thing I wish it had in it is more agility and plyometrics programs.

New Edition is Way Better
I'm a multi sport athlete who trains all year round regardless of what sport I play. I bought a few of these Ultimate Guide to Weight Training books, and they definitely helped me train specifically for the different sports that I play. Then about a year later I received an email from amazon that there was a new edition out.These upgraded editions are even better than the originals, with more articles and a lot more sport-specific information. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who plays a lot of sports or wants to specifically focus on training for one sport in particular. ... Read more

Book Description
Youth Volleyball offers you everything you need to understand both boys and girls volleyball, whether you are a coach, parent, athlete, or fan. Author Sharkie Zartman, former national team member and an inductee to the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame, guides you through the ins and outs of the ultimate team sport, covering new serving rules, the rally scoring system, the libero position, the fundamentals, and more. The book also includes:

• basic and new terminology, rules, and positions
• drills that are practical and fun
• tips for communicating with kids and parents
• instruction on how to properly train and prevent injuries
• advice on how to teach sportsmanship and nurture self-esteem
• beach volleyball and its popularity and unique rules

With advice on everything from communicating with parents and referees in an appropriate manner to balancing discipline with fun, Youth Volleyball is a sure guide to making a difference in the lives of young athletes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

An invaluable primer
Become a volleyball expert with YOUTH VOLLEYBALL, which covers all the latest terminology, offers practical and fun drills, and instruction on sportsmanship and the sport. Coaches and parents new to coaching will find it an invaluable primer.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch ... Read more

Book Description
Master volleyball's key techniques and elevate performance in all facets of the sport. Volleyball Skills & Drills teaches the fundamentals and contains the proper progressions to help players master and apply those skills on the court when it counts. Featuring 90 of the sport's best drills, this guide will maximize both the rate and quality of learning to help players and coaches get the most out of each practice session.

Developed by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, this book includes an introduction by Taras Liskevych and chapters from 10 of the game's top coaches on the topics they know best:

• Paul Arrington: Practicing
• Sean Byron: Setting
• Don Hardin: Blocking
• Jim McLaughlin: Attacking
• Marilyn Nolen: Receiving Serves
• Penn State assistants with Russ Rose: Playing Defense
• Tom Peterson: Serving
• Joan Powell: Digging
• Joe Sagula: Playing Offense
• Stephanie Schleuder: Transitioning

Customer Reviews (2)

volleyball book
this is a usefull book for beginners specially if you need to know soem aorkouts for improvement in volleyball.

Never played volleyball before?
Now I realize that I have had more experience in volleyball then most people but this book was insulting to my intelligence. If you are a knowledgeable player turned coach then don't waste your money. Many of the notions are outdated and many of drills a five year old could invent. This book was written by great volleyball minds, but for some reason it falls short in all areas. If you are a new to this sport as a coach or player then this book is great for you. I gave it two stars because there was one clever drill in it that I will use. ... Read more

Book Description
Get in top volleyball shape by using the same training approach used by the powerhouse UCLA teams! Complete Conditioning for Volleyball—written by the Bruins' legendary coach, Al Scates, and St. Louis University's strength and conditioning coach, Mike Linn—will have you serving with more power and consistency, skying higher on every jump, and covering the court with increased quickness and agility.

Both a workout manual for players and a training guide for coaches, Complete Conditioning for Volleyball does more than tell you what you should do; it explains and shows you how to do it. Drills and exercises are presented in diagrams and photos and described in detail.In-season and off-season programs include a wide range of on-and off-court activities that prepare players to perform to their potential.

For the past four decades, Coach Scates has set the standard for success in collegiate volleyball, netting 18 NCAA Division I championships. In Complete Conditioning for Volleyball, he gives you the perfect set—now it's up to you to score with it! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

If your team will use it, buy it.
Great book that offers a year round conditioning program.For the competitive team or player that wants to take a step above the competition this book is for you.Highly recommend it.

olleyball book
this is a usefull book for beginners specially if you need to know soem aorkouts for improvement in volleyball.

good but can be better
The idea of the book is good but the value of the book will further more increase if there were photo's and drawings illustrating how to execute the exercise. Only the explanation is not sufficient it might be difficult to understand

Very informative
The illustrations help a lot. This book is great for club and lower college coaches who can't/ don't have a paid trainer for their program. It is very informative and will help condition to build up your program.

OMG!
This guid has helped me alot. What more can I say? It's a must have for any coach and or player who truly wants to master volleyball. Thank You! ^-^ ... Read more

Book Description
This remarkable book includes over 100 drills covering all aspects of volleyball play, including: warm-up, setting, serve and serve-receive, passing and digging, attacking, blocking, combination and transition, six-on-six, and more. Nearly 100 diagrams make understanding and implementing these drills quick and easy. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Many Drills
I use many of these drills for my Freshman and JV teams.A lot of them are too complicated for this level but would proabably be good for advanced club teams, varsity and college.This is a good resource for coaches at all levels.

Drills, drills, and more drills
Coach Martin is a hoot.I had the pleasure of sitting in a session in a coaches seminar where she was one of the featured speakers.She is energetic, smart, entertaining and knows a whole lot about volleyball.She is the head women's coach at Central Missouri Stat U and has been there since forever.

The problem is that it is really difficult to translate all that she embodies into a book.Don't get me wrong, the drills are awesome and they are presented nicely, but that is what you would expect from a drill book.But, the sense of fun, the way she conveys the knowledge, that is kind of lost in the translation.The main thing I like about this is that the skill level progresses with each drill.So if you are dying for some new drills, here is a bunch, but make sure that they suit your needs.Another good point is that these drills are easily adaptable, so it is easy for coaches to change them to fit their own needs.

I just wish they could package Coach Martin's dynamic personality and enthousiasm into a book.Oh well....

You can never have enough drills!
Peggy Martin's book has been a valuable addition to my arsenal of drills, because I believe a coach can never have access to too many drills. It's important for players to get a feel for a skill by attacking it in a number of different ways, and using several drills in sequence allows players to continue working on the skill without getting bored, which is important to the learning process.

Adding Peggy Martin's "101 Volleyball Drills" to my library has helped keep my high school players on task without putting their minds to sleep. ... Read more

Book Description
In Coaching Volleyball Successfully, Sally Kus presents the formula she used to build and sustain the most successful high school volleyball program ever. From establishing a philosophy and planning productive practices to game-time decision making and player evaluation, this book will help you coach your team to championship-level performances season after season.

Kus compiled an amazing 794-29 record at the high school level, prompting Volleyball Magazine to call her program "the best ever in the history of the sport." Coaching Volleyball Successfully is the first publication of Kus' winning blueprint. Now you can put her expertise to use on your side of the net! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Very informative!
This book was very informative!I ordered several Volleyball coaching books and found this one to be the best!

Love this book!
Sometimes as player it is hard to break down a skill in verbal cues in order to teach beginning players as a coach.This book is great at doing just that!I even took this book to practice and read to my girls out of it.This book introduces a skill, gives lots of pictures of a player going the skill, breaks the skill down into step-by-step actions, gives some verbal cues that you can teach with and then later remind your players with and gives some drills.Also with each skill, the book has a section on teaching beginning players and then a section on breaking bad habits.This is my favorite coaching resource.

Coaching VB Successfully by Sally Kus
I have probably read most every book on vb published recently, and this book ranks up there at the top alongside Mike Hebert's "Insights & Strategies for Winning Volleyball".Sally covers all aspects of the sport from grassroot to club to college and from starting a program to successfully managing and sustaining a vb program.This book is unexcelled.It gives a step-by-step for setting up a program or a practice.It gives details on all of the vb skills along with appropriate drills and what to look for.Unlike most books on the subject, it is very relevant to today's vb, as it addresses rally scoring, overhand passing, serving from various points along the baseline, backrow hitting, etc.I would recommend it for anyone involved in coaching vb or wanting to improve their game.
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Book Description
The most complete and indispensable collection of volleyball writings available. Coaching Volleyball, a unique reference tool for coaches of one of the world's fastest growing sports, touches on every aspect of the game. Never before has so much information by so many renowned volleyball authorities been collected in one volume. Includes articles from Terry Liskevych, PhD, former head coach, U.S. women's national team; Marilyn Nolen, head coach, Saint Louis University and former U.S. women's national team member; Doug Beal, PhD, head coach, 1984 U.S. men's Olympic gold medal team and current head coach of the U.S. men's national team; and Geri Polvino, PhD, head coach, Eastern Kentucky, University and certified FIVB instructor. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

AVCA Coaching volleyball
I have been coaching volleyball for over 20 years and still consider this one of, if not THE, best comprehensive text for volleyball coaches - beginner and experienced alike.

...and I purchased it for less than I could have with my AVCA membership.

great book
solid book on many aspects of coaching. Highly recommend

Detailed instruction
Asher's approach of employing experts in each chapter to discuss their respective forte yields a thorough and insightful text.I have upwards of 12 coaching books and this one I think to be the most valuable.

Great book for reference
This book is a revamped version of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Handbook.Like the title of the review suggests, it is a great reference.I find myself going to it a lot in order to refresh mymemory about some technical aspects of the game.

If you wanted just onebook to help you with your coaching or with your own game.This isprobably the book for you.If you have a deep burning desire to delve intoother aspects of coaching and the game of volleyball, this is a great waystation.One of the many books that you need to keep in your library, buta very dog eared book due to the many times you will need to look into thebook.

Like the previous reviewer said, an excellent book for beginningto intermediate players and coaches.

Comprehensive
The book's material is useful for the beginning and intermediate volleyball coach. I have been feeling my way in coaching my team in small tournaments for some years now, but reading this book makes me feel likeI've gone to a volleyball coaching clinic.

I especially like the way thebook emphasizes the development of each of the skills and positions in ateam.Also, therapy of the common injuries included at the end are a greatplus.

On the whole it has a very well-rounded treatment of coaching,including not only the physical, but also psychological, medical andnutritional elements that have to be considered by a good volleyball coach.The book is overflowing with actual coaching experience of a number ofpeople. I learned a lot from it. ... Read more

Book Description
The book is a comprehensive tool for developing all of the skills of volleyball in addition to providing drills that help coaches handle specific situations that they will incur with their teams.The book has approximately 100 drills and touches upon defensive systems, conditioning and game strategies. The book provides over 80 diagrams, terminology and key phrases. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

A very highly recommended manual
Jim Bertoli draws upon a highly successful and extensive volleyball coaching career to write Volleyball Skills & Drills, a comprehensive instruction manual for developing all of the skills of volleyball as a competitive sport. The drills provided will help other coaches handle specific situations that will inevitable occur with the teams. Showcasing some one hundred specific drills, Volleyball Skills & Drills also addresses the relevant issues of defensive systems, conditioning, and game strategies. A very highly recommended manual for anyone charged with the responsibility of coaching a volleyball team, Volleyball Skills & Drills is enhanced with definitions of terminology, key phrases, and more than eighty illustrative diagrams.

Wow, what a helpful book!
I picked up this book because a friend told me it was great.And let me tell you if you want to become a professional vollyball coach like Jim Bertoli you had better buy this book.It has tons of helpful tips and skills for getting you team in tip top shape.It's a great buy.Five stars! ... Read more

Book Description
To many players and fans, Karch Kiraly is beach volleyball. Now you can learn the game from the best there ever was with Beach Volleyball, the only book devoted exclusively to the sport.

Beach Volleyball will help you master the skills of the game. Kiraly explains and demonstrates every technique—serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and digging. He also presents the 23 best practice drills to improve each of these important skills. You will learn Karch's special beach volleyball conditioning program for high-level fitness and performance, a regimen that has kept him at the top of the game for over two decades. More than 40 training exercises and drills will boost your flexibility, strength, speed, agility, and endurance.

The techniques, tactics, and training tips contained in Beach Volleyball, along with Karch's special insights and stories, will prepare you for even the toughest opponents. And you too might become the best on the beach. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Lastima de fotografias.
Si eres un principiante del voly de playa, o aún si eres un experto, este libro debería estar en tu colección. Está "salpicado" con interesantes anécdotas de la historia de este deporte y con descripciónes de las caracteristicas de algunos famosos jugadores del pasado reciente (mediados-finales de los 90's).
Si acaso quieres seguir los consejos técnicos ofrecidos es probable que las fotografias que los acompañan te defrauden. Son en blanco y negro y no de muy buena calidad.
Por si no estás familiarizado con los términos de la jerga del voly de playa, el libro ofrece las descripciones de los mismos junto al lugar en donde aparecen.
No hay mucha bibliografía que trate este deporte, esto hace que el libro sea "escencial".

Geared for the masses...
Good book, but its only purpose is to appeal to "the masses." Most volleyball books are designed to help everyone; whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player. Let's face it, if you're trying to make a lot of money off a book...that's the best way to go. However, if you're already a good player, you're not going to benefit much from this book. You're much better off buying Mark Tanner's Smarter Volleyball. It actually talks about the "mental game," rather than the traditional pass, set, hit scenario that you see in most of these books. I've been Karch's biggest fan for most of my life, but to be honest...this book is a waste of time if you're actually wanting to get to a higher level of play. If you're just starting out, buy the book...but if you're looking for more indepth strategies, go with Mark Tanner's book or one of the "lesser known" authors...they're probably not in it for the "big" money.

Every volleyball player should buy this book!
This book has great photos and a balanced overall approach to beach volleyball. It's got all the basics covered and the stories that are peppered throughout the book make for interesting reading. I would probably have liked to hear more about the players and matches of the past, but I think Karch wanted this to be an instructional book rather than one for entertainment. Still I would have preferred more opinions and insights into the players and strategies. I hope that Karch does a second edition with the new AVP and it's rules.

Great for Beginners
This book is great for the beginner.It does not go in depth into strategy, reading hitters, positioning, etc...It does give GREAT tips on imporving your overall game, endurance, shot placement, et al.There is a bit of humor mixed into the fray, which adds the human touch.

When I bought this book i was a beginner.My serves were poor, sets average, kills average,blocks average, and passes were mediocre.After just a few weeks i had a great jump serve, monster kills, and incredible blocks.I love it.

If you are a beginner and want to improve quickly - this is for you.If you have been around a bit - you might find something useful in here but you probably already know this stuff.In depth strategy is lacking.

For Fundamentals Only
If you are looking for a book that teaches solid fundamentals and a goodworkout regimen, this is fine.However, if you already have someexperience as a player and are looking for advanced tips and strategies,such as how to read blocks, using the wind on the serve, reading hitters,defensive positioning/strategies, advanced hand placement techniques, youwill not find them here.Hopefully Karch will write another book goinginto these details. ... Read more

Book Description
Be a competitor on the court in no time at all! In Volleyball Fundamentals you learn by doing. Sequential instructions accompanying photographs will guide you to perform the essential skills and tactics of the game:

* Serving
* Receiving
* Setting
* Attacking
* Blocking
* Digging

In addition to mastering the basics, you'll be challenged to expand your repertoire of skills and to use those newly acquired techniques and tactics for competitive advantage. More than XX gamelike activities and drills will speed your learning and improve your performance.

Volleyball Fundamentals gives you a better way to learn the basics in less time. With this book, you'll be making a winning spike instead of just studying about it. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Good book
Simple and understandable book. Dont expect much but the name of the book is a hit. You can understand fundamentals and get theoretic base for this game. It is what you really need if you have not read anything about volleyball and need something to start with. Book is good if you have never played volleyball or if you have never had coach or never have read anything about volleyball. So, I was fed up with playing volleyball in DIY way and decide to get some theoretic base. This book was exactly what I needed.

book about volleyball
this is a usefull book for beginners specially if you need to know soem aorkouts for improvement in volleyball.

Volleyball Fundamentals (Sports Fundamentals Series)
Excellent for a beginning coach to review skills.Good drills. ... Read more

Book Description
Former Chicago Bull and strength & conditioning specialist Tom Emma presents a detailed recipe for peak volleyball strength and power training. Emma approaches training in four distinct segments. In part one of the book, you'll learn strategies to help you maintain peak performance levels (flexibility, recuperation, sleep, overtraining, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and nutrition and supplements). Part two covers conditioning, and includes comprehensive aerobic and anaerobic training programs. In part three, Emma explains strength training as it relates to volleyball, with detailed information on basics and principles, core-training protocol, and illustrated upper-body, lower-body, and combination exercise guides. Part four addresses every aspect of movement training, including plyometrics, speed training, cross-training, and much more. Features dozens of illustrations, photos, and diagrams. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Pretty good book on conditioning.
This book was pretty good.Had some very nice exercises that I hadn't thought of using.

Loved It!
I absolutely loved Peak Conditioning Training for Volleyball. Not only did it include everything a player or coach could want from a strength and conditioning standpoint but the majority of the exercises and drills can be performed alone or with a partner. This aspect is great for players like me who are looking to improve their fitness in the off-season. No full-team or volleyball facility required!

Best Volleyball Fitness Book!
Peak Conditioning Training for Volleyball is just what the doctor ordered when it comes to volleyball strength and conditioning training. The book is comprehensive, extremely well organized, and far and away the best title of its kind on the market today (and I've read them all). The author takes the time to explain things in clear detail, not getting carried away with his expertise, which is the case with a few of the other volleyball conditioning books I've read. This makes the book appropriate for all ability and experience levels from the beginning player to the most advance athlete. I highly recommed this product to all players, coaches, and fitness trainers involved in the great sport of volleyball. My advice: Buy it!

waste of money, sorry
This book is a waste of money. Some of the exercises are the direct way to injury (e.g. full squat and leg press "lowering the resistance as far as possible" good-bye sweet meniscus!!). The exercises are ok, but how on earth can somebody introduce them without explaining the risks and safety instructions!?! Same with stretching in hyperlordosis....!
The author comes from basketball and didn't even take the time to redesign the sketches of the court drills. ...not very professional.
The general introductions into the different topics are mainly ok.
I recommend "Complete Conditioning for Volleyball" and "The Volleyball Coacing Bible"; that is helpful and professional sport literature.

Superb!
Excellent book!! As a trainer, I used the various techniques in this book to improve and perfect the fitness levels and sport specific abilities of my athletes. The step by step methods implored by author Tom Emma is unparalleled. I highly recommend this book not only to volleyball players but to those looking to improve their respective fitness levels. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great book...very well-rounded!!!
Very good book, wishing I found it years ago! I graduated from a public school and now coach at a christian school, I found this book this past season and it helped the transition SO much! It has the history of Volleyball, drills, devotions and every volleyball skill there is! I would recommend it to any coach, player, or volleyball enthusiast!!! An easy read that's full of information!!!

Great Book on Volleyball full of practical help
Years ago, when I was a new and struggling volleyball coach for a Christian school, I felt discouraged as I attempted to teach the players. The drills I came up with weren't gamelike and didn't promote team unity. Enter Don Casey, volleyball coach extraodinaire who played under greats like Marv Varonee and Bill Neville. I attended a few of his clinics and started to finally understand how to teach and coach effectively. He is also a strong Christian. My team went on to win state. Now all of Don's wisdom including some excellent devotionals taken straight from volleyball are in this 377 page volume. This book will make any coach, athlete or player better at volleyball and at life. ... Read more

Book Description
In volleyball, the little things often mean the difference between being good and being great. But bridging the gap between the two requires the patience, persistence, and insight that come with experience. The Volleyball Handbook provides access to that experience through the knowledge and teachings of one of volleyball's foremost experts in both boys' and girls' play. In this practical guide, veteran coach Bob Miller goes beyond the fundamentals to give you a grasp on the finer points of the sport that are essential to winning championships.

Filled with practical, nuts-and-bolts information, each chapter is like a personal coaching clinic designed to help individuals and teams improve. Whether you're learning to execute offensive and defensive techniques and tactics or organizing productive practices and game preparation, this insider's guide will help ensure top-notch performances in matches and tournaments. And, because volleyball success hinges on a total team effort, you'll benefit from a proven approach to creating a cohesive, winning attitude on the squad.

Prepare to perform like a champion every time you step on the court. The Volleyball Handbook will show you the same methods that Miller used to guide his teams to 950 wins and 7 state championship titles during his phenomenal coaching career. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great for new coaches
This book is great for coaches just getting started with a new program. It highlights the little "extras" to think about before a season begins as well as during and after season. There is so much to think about and this book makes sure that things aren't over looked. I highly recommend this book to new volleyball coaches.

Great resource for high school coaches
This book is great for new high school coaches that are trying to build their program.There is ample information about practice content and design as well as a checklist for the performance components of each individual skill.Unlike many other volleyball books, this one contains vauluable information about running tournaments, fundraisers, and starting a youth league.I would strongly recomend this book to anyone who has recently started coaching the sport of volleyball. ... Read more

Product Description
101 Winning Volleyball Drills features over 100 drills designed to improve virtually every aspect of volleyball. Covers warm-up drills, ball-control, serve and serve-receive, setting, attacking, blocking, digging, team-offense, team-defense, transition, and six-on-six drills. Each drill is thoroughly described, including objective, set-up, coaching points, and variations. Includes dozens of images and diagrams. ... Read more

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As close to a How-To Guide as you're going to get.....
This book is pretty close to being a how to guide. Coach Gozansky has thought of just about everything that is relevant to running a good volleyball program. This is not to say that you need to follow the book word for word, but she has set out a lot of information on issues that most people would not have thought of when they start coaching.

The technical section of the skills and strategy are pretty reasonable. But since I am a believer in the nuances of the game, I can't abide by learning the game by the book. You really have to be a observer and a student of the game in order to gain the necessary nuances in order to be a good game coach. So I don't believe that any book on skill is ever adequate. However, everything else mentioned in this book is very good. This is a great reference book for someone who want to build a program, whether it is in the colleges or in high school. The information set forth are pragmatic and reasonable, the presentation clear and concise.

I would recommend this highly to any coach, including club coaches.

July, 14, 2003.
This book is now the textbook used for the USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program Level II Course. ... Read more