365 informative facts about the volleyball's history, types of volleyball, techniques and positions, training equipment, injuries, work out programmes, famous players, famous tournaments and fun facts about it
3. #365 INDEX History
History ......................................................................................... 5
Types and variation of volleyball
Beach Volleyball ......................................................................... 8
Footvolley ................................................................................. 10
Hoover-Ball ............................................................................... 12
Sepak Takraw ........................................................................... 15
Jokgu ........................................................................................ 18
Water Volley ............................................................................. 21
Paralympic Volley ..................................................................... 22
The Game
Volleyball Terms ....................................................................... 25
Court Positions ......................................................................... 28
Equipment ................................................................................. 36
4. Volleyball Training
Training Diet ............................................................................ 40
Volleyball Accidents .................................................................. 46
Injuries ...................................................................................... 47
Work Out ................................................................................... 52
Techniques .............................................................................. 62
Volleyball in Romania
Volleyball in Romania ............................................................... 67
Volleyball in the World
Vollyeball in the world ............................................................... 73
Famous Players ....................................................................... 79
Tournaments ............................................................................ 99
Extra Facts ............................................................................. 104
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The game of volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan and was
originally called “mintonette” (referencing its similarity to badminton). The
volleyball game was invented 4 years after basketball, and it was designed
as a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball.
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“My coach tells me to give about 75% for volleyball. If I give 100%,
my service will kill someone, and my coach doesn't want to deal
with the paperwork”.
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The idea of volleyball was born when Morgan reacheo the conclusion that
basketball was an extremely physically demanding sport, running the court
up and down, not so easy to be practised by people that weren’t in enough
good shape, and so he decided to create a new game, also indoors,
following some of the goals of basketball, but for people who weren’t in as
good shape. And this is why volleyball was created.
HISTORY
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Volleyball was originally demonstrated in the 1924 Olympics in Paris, but
not played as an official sport. It was finally added as an official sport in
1964, in Tokyo.
After a demonstration, it was Dr Alfred T. Halstead who suggested to
Morgan that a better name for the sport than Mintonette would be “Volley
Ball”, as the game primarily consisted of volleying a ball back and forth.
Morgan liked the new name and re-named the sport as such.
In 1916, in the Philippines, an offensive style of passing the ball in a high
trajectory to be struck by another player (the set and spike) were
introduced and quickly became popular throughout the world. The rule only
allowing three hits per side before a ball must be returned wasn’t
established until 1920.
The Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) was founded in April 1947, in France.
The headquarters were established in Paris, where they remained for the first 37 years.
Mr. Libaud, President of the French Federation, was elected first President of the FIVB.
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In 1949 the U.S. Volleyball Association sponsored the first National Women Open
championships. The first World Championships were organised in 1949 for Men and 1952 for
Women. The first televised volleyball matches were at the 1974 World Championships in
Mexico, although they were televised only in Japan.
In 1981 the NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association (a non-profit organization in
North America) recognizes the growth of women's volleyball and held its first national
championship for women.
“Dont ever let the ball hit the ground without a body hitting the ground with it.”
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8. BEACHVOLLEYBALL
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Beach volleyball is an outdoor sand-based court sport played between two teams
of two. The aim of the game is to hit an inflated ball over a net that hangs high at
the centre of the court and make it land in the opposition's half.
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The sport began to appear in Europe in 1930. Competitions became common over
the following decades and the sport’s popularity increased during the 80s.
Most likely originated in 1915 on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, the first Beach volleyball
matches were played with teams of at least 6 players per side, much like indoor
volleyball. The concept of the modern two-man beach volleyball game is credited
to Paul 'Pablo' Johnson of the Santa Monica, California, Athletic Club.
Beach volleyball grew in popularity in the United States during the Great
Depression in the 1930s as it was an inexpensive activity.
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The first professional beach volleyball tournament was the "Olympia World Championship
of Beach Volleyball" in 1976, at Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, California.
The first "world champions" were Greg Lee and Jim Menges.
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Beach volleyball has become a global sport, with international competition
organized by the FIVB. USA and Brazil are the two most successful nations in
Olympic beach volleyball.
There are many health benefits you can gain from playing volleyball. The exercise aspect from it alone
is great for your body weight, your muscle tone and will help work your heart to make it stronger.
Beach Volleyball made its first appearance at the Olympics in 1992, as
demonstration, and it was included as an official Olympic sport 4 years later.
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FOOTVOLLEY
Another interesting variation on volleyball
is Footvolley, which is played such that you
are only allowed to use your legs or feet to
handle the ball, which is a football one.
Footvolley was created by Octavio de
Moraes in 1965 in Brazil.
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Footvolley started in Rio de Janeiro
because football was banned on the
beach, but volleyball courts were
open. The first game of footvolley was
played in Copacabana beach in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil.
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Teams of footvolley had 5 a side initially.
Due to the skill level of the then footvolley
athletes (nearly all were professional
football players); the ball would rarely drop.
Thus, the players began lowering the
number of players on each side, eventually
settling on 2 vs. 2, which is still in use today.
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The first event of importance outside
Brazil happened in 2003 at Miami
Beach. The US Footvolley Association
demonstrated the sport at that year’s
Fitness Festival where it turned heads.
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First official Footvolley tournament was organized in the
1990s on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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In the 80s footvolley arrived in Europe via
Portugal. A Portuguese immigrant, Mr.
Julião Neto, returned from Brazil and
introduced the sport to the local youth. In
the next years, several football players
started competing and footvolley was
spread all over Europe.
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footvolley. The Paraguayan Jesús is
considered the best player in the World
Championship.
There was a famous Pepsi advertising campaign in
2009 that had the participation of football players
Lampard, Kaka, Henri, Torres and Messi.
In 2011, UAE hosted the Footvolley World Cup
with the participation of 27 countries. The event
was the first official cup belonging to the
International Federation of Volleyball.
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Every year, several major events are held at beautiful beaches across
the globe. For example, USA Footvolley organizes competitions and
other events to promote the sport in its home base of Florida as well
as other parts of the country such as Virginia and California.
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12. HOOVER-BALL
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and medicine ball (a weighted ball roughly the diameter of the
shoulders, often used for rehabilitation and strength training).
Another variation on volleyball, which is significantly more
physically demanding, is Hooverball, invented in 1929 by
White House's physician Admiral. Joel T. Boone, to keep
president Herbert Hoover physically fit.
If you are stressed out, volleyball is a great game for you.
With the combination of the quick reactive movements, hands-
on hard-hitting of the ball and the constan sprints around the
court, you are able to burn a lot of energy and stress.
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Hoover-ball was played by teams of 2-4 players with a six-pound medicine ball
over a net 8 feet high on a court similar to the one used for tennis. The server
throws the ball. The opponent must catch it on the fly and immediately return it,
attempting to put it where it cannot be reached and returned. The side that
misses the ball or throws it out of bounds loses the point.
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In Hooverball, women are governed by a different regulation, since it takes into account
the possibility that there may be more difficulty for some of them due to the weight of
the ball. For example, women take off from the midfield line and can return the ball to
any area of the opponent's court. And unlike the men who must return the ball at the
first touch, women can pass the ball to a partner before throwing it to the opposite field.
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The average age of the participants was 53. Players would dress in flannel
shirts, old trousers, sweaters or leather jackets, rubber-soled shoes, and often
hats.
#35 The popularity of Hoover-ball lasted only as long as the presidency of
Hoover. Even so, the USA still holds Hoover-Ball national championships,
in cooperation with the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association.
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Proper technique requires the use of the whole body when
throwing the medicine ball, not just the arms. One is called the
body twist: the player holds the ball with both hands a little below
the waist. Next, the player bends their knees slightly. To make
the throw, the player twists a little more and at the same time
pushes with their legs and throws with their arms. This can be a
quick, off the hip throw.
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The longest marathon playing volleyball (indoors)
lasted 85 h and was achieved by members of SVU
Volleyball (Netherlands) at the Sports Centre
Uilenstede in Amstelveen, the Netherlands on 27
to 30 December 2011.
The rules of Hooverball have
not been modified at all since
its invention, that is, today the
original regulations are used.
Trebuchet is another technique in hoover-ball: The player
holds the ball in one hand and fully extends their elbow
off to the side of their body. To make the throw the player
"cocks" their arm back while keeping the elbow straight,
then takes a step forward, twists and releases the ball.
If there are more than 4 players in
each team, there must be 2 medicinal
balls in play at all times, which
complicates the game but also makes
it more dynamic.
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HOOVER-BALL
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15. SEPAKTAKRAW
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Sepak Takraw is another
sport similar to volleyball. It’s
a sport played all throughout
Southeast Asia and it is also
known as kick volleyball.
Sepak takraw uses a rattan
ball, and the players only use
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This sport dates back to the 15th
Century and it was believed to have
been developed by the Malacca
Sultanate. The modern version of
sepak takraw is fiercely competitive
and began taking shape in Thailand
almost 200 years ago. In 1829, the
Siam Sports Association drafted the
first rules for the game.
#43The average volleyball
players jump about
300 times during a
match. This is easy to
do when you add in the
jumping for blocking
and spiking.
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Sepak takraw may be played indoors or outdoors
like at the beach. The taking serves the ball. Once
the ball is served, the players are allowed to move
freely. Using the hands is not permitted, and each
player can touch the ball only once before it is hit
over the net. The ball can be returned over the net
using any part of the body except for the arm from
the shoulder to the point of the finger.
Before it was officially called sepak takraw in 1960,
the sport was known by different names in different
countries: in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, it's
called "sepak raga" whereas in Thailand it's
commonly known as "takraw". The same game
goes by the name of 'sipa' in the Philippines, 'da
cau' in Vietnam, 'rago' in Indonesia, and 'kator' in
Laos.
The governing body for sepak takraw is the ISTAF
International Sepak Takraw Federation, formed in
1988.
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The ISTAF currently has 31 national
associations under its membership, 23
from Asia, 3 from North America, 2
from South America and 3 from
Europe.
One of the goals of the Federation is to
make it an Olympic sport, and for that
will need to spread Sepaktakraw into 75
different countries around the globe, as
this is one of the requirements of the
International Olympic Council.
Volleyball is the second most popular sport,
second only to soccer. This is due to the fact
that volleyball is open to be played from
middle school, high school, college up to the
professional and Olympic levels.
In 1990, sepak takraw was included at the Asian Games in
Beijing. Women also got in on the action with the first
women's championships in Thailand hosted in 1997. Sepak
takraw was also introduced as a demonstration sport at the
2009 World Games in Chinese Taipei.
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18. JOKGU
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Jokgu is very popular in Korea, with over 1.000 teams in
professional, school snd military leagues. It is also one of
the most common ways to pass time in the military.
A jokgu match is played between 2 teams with
4 players on each team. The ball used has a
20 cm diameter, which is slightly smaller than
the ball used for volleyball.
Jokgu is a Korean sport which resembles a mix of
football and volleyball, was developed by the Republic
of Korea Air Force in 1960 as a way to promote
exercise on military bases. Sometimes expresses the
style of various martial arts movements.
19. It can be played indoors or outdoors. The rules are similar to volleyball,
but only your feet, shin and head may have contact with the ball. Each
team is allowed a maximum of three touches and the ball has to be
returned to the opposing team on the 3rd touch.
Jokgu was one of the sports that were premiered at the 1st Annual
Leisure Games in Chuncheon, Korea in 2010. Plus, countries with
large populations of Koreans such as the US and Canada have
Jokgu leagues so the National Team gets plenty of chances to play.
There is a movie from 2013 called King of Jokgu. If you want to
learn a little more about it, you can watch the show “Cool Kidz on
Block” where Jokgu is one of the games they learn and then they
challenge teams to see how well they’ve learned the game.
Every week in the US
approximately 46 million
people play volleyball.
Worldwide this number is
800 million players a week.
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You cannot find many websites about
leagues and teams in other parts of the
world, but there is a possibility that Jokgu
will be accepted as an Olympic sport.
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There are not particular positions while
playing a game of Jokgu, unless a
special strategy is planned.
When professional players play Jokgu,
they plan their positions in different
areas in the court. There are 4 main
places where player stays, Left
Defender, Right Defender, Setter and
Spiker.
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The word jokgu is derived from the
Chinese characters for foot (“jok”) and ball
(“gu”), and considering how many
versions of “football” are already vying for
global dominance, it may be easier to
remember in Korean.
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The Best 5 US Volleyball Colleges are:
The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, Stanford University,
University of California - Los Angeles
(UCLA), University of Florida and Harvard
University
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There are leagues in Europe for a similar sport called Futnet which began in the
Czech / Slovak area, and that has since spread to other countries in Europe.
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Water Volleyball has become more popular
among seniors as it eases the pressure on
the junctions. Worth to mention is that it
promotes the active aging.
WATERVOLLEY
Water volleyball is
played by 2 teams, consisting usually of 1
to 4 players. The winner is the first team
to score 11 points. However, if the score
gets to 10 apiece, then the team to score
either 2 points ahead of the other team,
or else first to 15 points, wins the game.
There are usually 5 sets in a match.
The serve is not allowed to be a spike and the receiver cannot
spike of the serve either. One team serves for 2 points then the
other team serves, and play continues in this fashion. When it is
10 apiece, you start serving 1 serve each. A flip of a coin at the
start of the game is used to see who serves first, or else the
person in the deep end serves first.
The variation of beach volleyball has
ended up with Aqua or Water Volleyball.
Its floating court has the dimension of a
rectangular of min. 3 m to a max. 6 m in
length. The net must run across the width
and be centred along the length. The first
official tournament was held in 1985 in
the US.
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22. PARALYMPICVOLLEY
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Some of the most successful male volleyball players who have
been inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame include Michael
O'Hara, Rolf Engen, Thoma Haine and Jon Stanley.
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There are variations of volleyball that allows disable persons to play too. Standing
volleyball has its roots in Great Britain and was originally played by amputees. It was
played by disabled sportsmen long before the international sports federations for the
disabled were founded.
Some standing volleyball characteristics and facts: team sport played by 2 teams, on
each side of the court are 6 players; the ball is played by hitting it with any part of the
body; players can use prostheses.
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The first official international tournament for sitting volleyball under the umbrella of the ISOD
(International Sports Organization for the Disabled) took place in 1979 in Haarlem, the
Netherlands. Sitting volleyball was accepted as a Paralympic sport in 1980 at Arnhem
Paralympic Games. Today sitting volleyball is a popular worldwide game, played in Africa, both
Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe, with its own playing concept and identity.
In 1956 a new event, designed by two Dutchmen, T. van der Scheer and A.
Albers, was introduced in the Netherlands. They called the game sitting
volleyball. This is a sport in which the disabled and able-bodied can play
together at a high technical level and, as such, represents a good opportunity
for co-operation and integration.
Some sitting volleyball characteristics and facts: sitting volleyball is a team
sport played by two teams, on each side of the court are 6 players; the ball is
played by hitting it with any part of the body; blocking the service is allowed by
rules; players are required to be in a sitting position during the game.
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24. #76 Some of the most successful female
volleyball players who have been inducted
into the Volleyball Hall of Fame include Flo
Hyman, Jane Ward, Kathy Gregory and
Mary Jo Peppler).
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Most frequent disabilities in the volleyball game:
amputees are by far most represented in volleyball
for the disabled; cerebral palsy; poliomyelitis. The
degree of paralysis varies from one person to
another. Some may be on wheelchairs, others may
be affected in only one limb and other athletes with
a different range of conditions.
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official event at the Paralympic games for the first time in
Toronto (Canada) in 1976. Today standing volleyball is no
longer a Paralympic sport.
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25. VOLLEYBALLTERMS
Camel toe: when the ball hits the knuckles
Campfire Defence: Two or more players surround a ball that lands on the floor
Closing the Block: Teammates close the space between two blockers to
prevent the ball from passing between them
Friendly Fire: A light blow to the head with a serve
Husband-and-wife Play: a ball that drops between two players who fail to
communicate
Jedi Defense: a surprisingly powerful pass pulled off by an immobile defender
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Coach Kill: The opponent fouls immediately after the coach calls a time-out or
substitution
Facial: Also called "six-pack" a blocker gets hit in the head or face by the spiker
Flare: A strategic move from the inside out designed to fake the opponent. A
teammate runs a deceptive play, then the attacker quickly moves from the inside
to attack on the outside
26. Shank: whenever a player wildly passes a ball such that it is
unplayable by any of their teammates
Chicken Wing: when someone is forced to bend their arm
in the shape of a chicken wing to hit the ball. This often
happens when the ball is hit right at a defender who isn’t
expecting it
Dinosaur-Dig: references the Tyrannosaurus Rex style arm
position players sometimes get when a defender tries to
block a ball, but it falls down between themselves and the net
Dump: a surprise return by one team who has the setter
unexpectedly return the ball, rather than setting it for the
hitter
Flipper: when a player hits the ball with one fully
outstretched arm
Kong: a one-handed block
Pancake: when a player only just manages to get to a ball
and has to put their hands flat, palm down, on the ground so
that the ball hits the back of their hands, instead of the floor
VOLLEYBALLTERMS
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Service Error: A serve in which the ball hits or fails to clear the net, the ball
goes out of bounds, or the server faults
Spike: A strike with intent to kill the ball on the opponent's side
Sky Ball: An underhand serve that sends the ball high over the net and straight
down
The most national championships
won by the same team is 20 by
Changos de Naranjito in the Puerto
Rico Men’s Volleyball National
League between 1958 and 2004.
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28. COURTPOSITIONS
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Front row players are players who are
allowed to block the opponent and attack
the ball in the attack zone. Back row ones
are players who play defence by digging
opponent’s attacks and attack the ball
behind attack line (3 m line).
Volleyball court divides into attack zone
(front row) and defence zone (back row).
There are 3 players on each of the zone.
Volleyball zones on the court can also be
called positions.
Players are rotating clockwise on the court after winning the rally
after the opponent’s serve.
Players have rotational positions (position 5, position 2 etc.) on
the court from which they are allowed to move to their playing
positions (opposite, middle hitter, etc.) after the serve when
appropriate.
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There are 7 known playing positions in volleyball:
Outside hitter (wing spiker, left side)
Right side hitter (wing spiker, right side)
Opposite Hitter (attacker)
Setter Middle Blocker (centre, middle hitter)
Libero
Defensive Specialist (mostly used in the US)
Outside Hitter is the player who carries the serve
receives responsibility along with the libero. Outside
hitter’s passing responsibility makes them extremely
important player for the team.
The most consecutive volleyball passes is 110 in an
event hosted by the Triangle Volleyball Club at the
Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North
Carolina, USA, on 5 February 2010.
Outside hitter most often attacks the balls which
setter sets to the antenna to the left side of the court.
Therefore after the serve outside hitters place
themselves to the left front position. Sometimes
setters run offensive plays in which outside hitters
run to hit balls “inside” around the middle blockers.
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COURTPOSITIONS
Outside hitters play both the front row and the back row. In modern high level volleyball
outside hitters are responsible for hitting the 3 meter line attacks, usually from the middle
back position when playing in the back row.
Playing on the outside hitter’s position requires great all around skills because they
play through the front row and the back row.
Right side hitter has the similar role than outside hitter, they
play front row and back row and are carrying pass, attack,
block, serve and defense responsibilities. Right side hitters
aim to place themselves to the right front playing position.
Right side hitter can be also called a wing spiker. Wing
spikers along with the opposites are often players who score
the most points in the game.
The record for the most people controlling volleyballs is 299
and was achieved by the people of Taiwan, at YungShin
Sports Park, in Taichung County, Taiwan, on 2 October 2008.
The participants controlled the ball for at least 10 seconds.
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Often counter attack sets after the defensive play
goes to the opposite hitters - they carry the
responsibility of hitting the ball against a solid block
when the pass is off the net.
Opposites need to have great blocking
skills since they play against the opposite
hitter of the opponent or opponent's
outside hitter when in the front row. Also,
they need to have defensive skills
because they also play the back row
where they are responsible of hitting 3
meter balls from the right back position.
Opposite hitters don’t have the passing responsibilities.
They stand behind the passers on the rotation while libero
and outside hitters pass the ball and place themselves to
the left front, right front or right back playing position. The
opposite usually get the most sets in the game.
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In professional volleyball opposites along with
setters have traditionally been the highest paid
individuals - those are volleyball positions in most
demand.
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The setter is the playmaker, point guard or the
quarterback of the volleyball team. A setter’s
responsibility is to run the team’s offense and build
up offensive scoring opportunities for the team.
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The setter plays both front row and back row,
therefore they needs to be able to block, serve and
play defence. The setter needs to have good
blocking skills because in front row position they
play against the opponent’s outside hitter who often
carries big load of the attacking responsibility for the
team.
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The most volleyball smashes completed in 1
minute by a team of 4 is 9 and was set by
Stephane Mathurin, Denis Damel, Sebastien Le
Bosse and Stephane Faure (all France) on the set
of L’Ete De Tous Les Records, in Soulac, France
on 15 August 2005.
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Middle Blockers in the back row: in competitive volleyball
middle blockers usually play defence only on one rotation -
after an own serve. After losing the rally after an own serving
turn, a libero usually comes in and replaces the middle
blocker.
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Middle blockers main responsibility is to stop the opponent’s
offense, builds a block which stops the ball, or allows the
team to dig the ball up. Middle blockers job is to stop the
opponent’s middle hitters or wing hitters in co- operation with
teammates. They also need to have great attacking and
serving skills.
The middle blocker usually doesn’t master in defence
because they hardly play any of it. However, at junior level
practicing defence and even passing is highly recommended
for the middles. Junior coaches should allow players to
practice all the skills equally to ensure their overall skill
development. This improves their athleticism and prepares
players to play other positions, they may not be tall enough
to play middle in the future.
COURTPOSITIONS
34. Since playing in the back court only, the libero
needs to have the best passing and defensive
skills in the team. The libero need to have
exceptional serve receive skills because often
they pass a larger area than other serve
receivers in the team.
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most often replaces middle blockers. The libero is
not allowed to serve the ball (Some leagues in US
allow liberos to serve).
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The libero is fairly new position in volleyball and is a
back row specialist who is allowed to play back court
only. The libero wears a different colour shirt in the team
and is allowed to enter and exit the game without
substitution request.
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Defensive specialists carry a serve receive and defense responsibility in the back row.
Defensive specialists are allowed to serve and often play the full back row rotation before
giving the spot in the front row to the offensive player again.
Aged 44 years, Karch Kiraly (the USA, 3 November 1960) became the
oldest player to win an AVP tour title, the Huntington Beach Open, in
Huntington Beach, California, USA on 13 August 2005.
Most leagues in United States allow unlimited substitutions
therefore very often in the team there are defensive specialists.
Defensive specialists in US enter the game to replace players who in
international volleyball would be playing both the front and the back row.
COURTPOSITIONS
36. EQUIPMENT
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Perhaps the shoes are the most
essential equipment in volleyball.
What should you be looking at
when buying volleyball shoes?
The support and cushioning - this is
provided for by the inner sole of the
shoe. Padded and cushioned
forefoot and rear footpads are
important as volleyball players often
have to spend a long day on their
feet when participating in all-day
tournaments
Having a shoe that offers you the comfort you need, will enable you
to perform at your peak at all times. The midsole of the volleyball
shoe is designed to absorb the shock of impact from jumping, quick
stops and fast changes of direction. It also needs to be strong yet
flexible to give you the best performance
The stability is one of the most important aspects of a volleyball
shoe. Volleyball players need to move quickly around the court in
multiple directions. Quick changes of direction are also common.
Moving forward, backward and left to right or vice versa quickly is
imperative, you go where the ball goes.
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This is one of the most important aspects of a Volleyball
shoe. Volleyball players need to move quickly around the
court in multiple directions. Quick changes of direction are
also common. Moving forward, backward and left to right
or vice versa quickly is imperative, you go where the ball
goes.
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Having a shoe that offers the stability to cope with this
type of movement is vital to prevent injuries such as
rolling your ankle. It should also provide the kind of
stability you need to prevent ankle injuries, and lessen the
chances of you sustaining one during a game. Although
most athletic shoes will provide you with the stability to
move forward they may not provide the multidirectional
movement necessary in a volleyball game.
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The traction on the volleyball shoe is also vital.
It needs to have a superb grip as you will be
moving fast, stopping and changing direction
quickly, your shoe needs to keep you stable on
the ground without allowing you to slip, fall and
injure yourself. The grip your volleyball shoe
offers is one of the most important aspects of
your shoe.
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With a combined age of 76 years, Karch Kiraly
(USA, b. 3 November 1960) and Brent Doble
(USA, b. 3 January 1970) became the oldest
team to win a pro beach volleyball tournament,
at the Huntington Beach Open, in Huntington
Beach, California, USA on 17 August 2003.
EQUIPMENT
38. A valve permits the internal
air pressure to be adjusted.
In a break from the traditional
construction, in 2008, the
FIVB adopted as its official
indoor ball a new Mikasa with
dimples and only 8 panels for
a softer touch and truer flight.
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Volleyball is a fast and furious game
that demands a lot from your feet
This means that your feet will get
hot and sweaty. A shoe that allows
for adequate airflow to keep your
feet cool and dry is essential. The
cooler your feet is the more
comfortable you will feel and you will
perform a lot better on the courts.
Nonetheless, besides the shoes, you
need a ball that is particular for this
sport. Volleyballs are round and
traditionally consist of 18 nearly
rectangular panels of synthetic or
genuine leather, arranged in 6
identical sections of 3 panels each,
wrapped around a bladder.
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EQUIPMENT
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Beach volleyballs are slightly larger than standard indoor balls, have a rougher external
texture, and lower internal pressure. They can be brightly coloured or solid white. The
very first volleyballs were made from leather panelling over a rubber carcass.
The equipment sure helps, but is not your only “ally” you should take into consideration.
Let’s see some facts about the diet. While nutrition on the court on match day is
important, a healthy eating pattern off the court will provide an essential base for a fit, fast
and lean volleyball player.
Before the rally scoring was implemented points could only be earned
by the team who was currently serving. If a serve was missed or the
other team won the ball, then no point was given.
At 17 years, Xue Chen (China, b.18 February 1989) became the
youngest player to win an international beach volleyball title, the
China Shanghai Jinshan Open, in Shanghai, China, on 28 May 2006.
40. TRAININGDIET
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A daily intake for a player should be based around
nutrient-rich carbohydrates, (grainy breads, brown rice,
quinoa, whole meal pasta); lean protein sources, (lean
red meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy and lentils) and
healthy fat sources, (avocado, olive oil, nuts and fish);
as well as fruit and plenty vegetables.
Individual intake will be determined by the frequency of
training, size of athlete, individual requirements and
adjustment for growth in younger athletes and should
be discussed with an Accredited Sports Dietitian to
ensure an athlete’s goals are met.
Immediately before training or competition having a
small amount of fluid (200-300 ml) not only helps
with hydration, but also prepares the gut for
accepting fluids throughout the game.
The need to remain well hydrated, drinking regularly
throughout the day, especially with meals or snacks
is important. Players should aim for regular amounts
of pale yellow urine over the day as a useful
indicator of good hydration status.
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Since adequate hydration is essential for performance particularly skill and
decision-making, it is an important consideration for volleyball players. Volleyball is
usually played indoors in a controlled environment although, players should be
aware that they can still lose significant amounts of body fluids when playing at
these venues due to the physical demands and intensity of a match.
Athletes should maintain good hydration through the regular fluid intake, and
replace fluid deficit accrued during training or a match. Water is a good option,
although a sports or electrolyte drink may be beneficial if playing for longer than 1 h.
The record for the largest beach volleyball tournament is for the senior male division
of the Usedom BeachCup 2007 with 236 players in the division, played in
Karlshagen, Insel Usedom, Germany, from 27 to 29 July 2007. The entire event
consisted of 890 participants across six different divisions. The tournament was
formed by 334 teams.
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TRAININGDIET
42. A meal or snack should be consumed in the 2-4 hours prior to the start
of a match.
Staying hydrated is vitally important
during longer games and in hot
weather to maintain performance.
Environmental conditions and
individual sweat posses are the
main determinants of fluid needs.
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#136
Food and fluid choices should be familiar to the individual to avoid unexpected problems (e.g.
stomach upset). A simple way to avoid any problems is to ensure that all food consumed in the hours
leading into important matches has been trialled in similar conditions or matches.
#137
For an individual with a healthy base diet as described above, carbohydrate loading should not be
essential due to the low level of aerobic activity coupled with the downtime off-court available to eat
and drink within a match or between matches in a tournament setting.
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Data from a volleyball spike by Bulgaria’s Matey Kaziyski registered at 132
km/h (Italian Cup, 2010, in Montecatini), faster than a water polo throw and a
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Some ideas of carbohydrate-rich meals to eat
before a match include (depending on the time
of day and individual tolerances and likes)
include:
Tub of yoghurt with fruit salad
Sandwich with meat/ chicken/ cheese or
nut butter
Creamed rice and a piece of fruit
Vegemite and cheese sandwich or wrap
Toast or English muffin with avocado
Pasta with a tomato-based sauce
Sushi or rice paper rolls (avoiding fried
fillings)
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As in any sport, recovery is vital and is
accelerated by consuming a meal or snack
containing carbohydrate to replace muscle
glycogen stores; protein for muscle repair and
fluid to replace sweat losses soon after finishing.
Some athletes will struggle to eat solid foods
close to the start of a match and could try
replacing meals with liquid carbohydrates, (e.g.
sports drink, juice or flavoured milk), which may
help to avoid stomach upset.
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softball pitch according to an article published in La Gazzetta Dello Sport.
TRAININGDIET
44. When several games are played in close
succession a recovery meal or snack
should be consumed within 30-60
minutes of finishing matches to maintain
optimal performance right through to the
end of the tournament.
In many cases, an initial smaller snack
followed by a proper meal of
carbohydrate, protein and vegetables
provides the necessary components for
recovery.
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Healthy fats should contribute about 15 to
30% of the daily caloric requirements of a
female volleyball player. However, you
must watch out for solid fats such as
butter, lard and others as they increase
the risk of heart disease and high
cholesterol.
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The longest set happen in Czechoslovak
League, and reached 87:85 points. Greek
League reached as well a high score with
having a set won by 54:52.
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TRAININGDIET
45. Sports Bars (the combination of protein +
carbs)
Chocolate/ flavoured milk
Grainy sandwich with meat, fish or cheese
Yoghurt with fruit and added nuts
Milkshake, Fruit Smoothie
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TRAININGDIET
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#146
Some recovery snack ideas include:
You should endeavour to meet your
caloric needs by consuming healthy
vegetable oils, including olive oil,
canola oil and others. A daily intake of
about six teaspoons is recommendable
for an average female volleyball Player.
You can rectify the deficit of healthy
fats from sources like avocado, nuts
and fish with high-fat content, such as
salmon.
#148
The Volleyball Hall of Fame was founded in 1971
and is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts (US) as it
was its birth home. It has over 100 honours
including players, coaches, officials and contributors
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46. VOLLEYACCIDENTS
Ankle: sprains are the most frequent type. And
while the most are not severe those are can
result in fractures and ligament /tendon injuries
that may require surgery.
Knee: jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis) is when
the tendons around the kneecap (patella)
become irritated by small micro-tears, resulting
in knee pain and stiffness.
Shoulder: the high-stress motions of spiking
and serving are done by competitive players
can result in injuries to the tendons and
ligaments that support the shoulder.
Fingers: players can suffer jammed, dislocated
and fractured fingers from contact with the ball,
the net and even their teammates. Long-term
issues can include pain and deformity.
Lower back: lower back pain is fairly
common among volleyball players as a
result of muscle or ligament strain.
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47. The tallest volleyball players are
Dmitrij Muserski (RUS) with 218 cm,
and Jekatierina Gamowa (RUS) with
202 cm. At the opposite pole, the
shortest players are Oh Jung-Rok
(KOR) with 170 cm, and Yūko Sano I
Yoshie Takeshita (JAP) with 159 cm.
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INJURIES
#155
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis - During serving and spiking, the rotator
cuff muscles are important in generating the necessary power to
move the shoulder. While rarely completely torn in young
players, these muscles can get irritated or fatigued with
overuse. Often, rest and physical therapy services may be
enough to resolve pain. If pain persists, talk to your physician.
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Finger Injuries - Fingers are vulnerable to injury during volleyball activities,
such as blocking, setting, and digging. Common finger injuries include
fractures, dislocations, and tendon and ligament tears. If youare unable to
bend the finger, consultation with your sports medicineprofessional or athletic
trainer is important. Treatment can vary significantlydepending on the injury.
48. Ankle Sprains - Ankle injuries are the most
common injury to volleyball players and
responsible for the most lost playing time.
Ankle sprains should be immobilized for as
short as time as possible to allow for quicker
rehabilitation.
Every ankle sprain needs an 8-week course
of daily rehabilitation exercise to decrease
the risk of re-injury. Usually, injuries can be
treated non-operatively with bracing and
physical therapy or home rehabilitation
exercises.
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#159
#160
Occasionally, though, ankle sprains can be associated with
subtle fractures or cartilage injuries. Continued pain after
several weeks should prompt further evaluation, including
X rays and/or MRIs. Return to play is usually allowed once
players have no pain and are able to support their body
weight while standing on the toes. Surgery is reserved for
those with recurrent ankle sprains that have not responded
to conservative measures or those with specific associated
fractures.
#161
Dennis Hare and Jill Esteras wrote the first book on the
subject of beach volleyball: “The Art of Beach Volleyball”,
published in 1981.
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INJURIES
49. Patellar tendonitis - it is inflammation of the tendon that connects the kneecap to the
tibia (or shin bone). Patellar tendinitis is common in any athlete subjected to
repetitive, forceful jumping activities, such as spiking and blocking. Patellar tendon
straps are helpful in unloading the stress to the patellar tendon and are often the first
line of treatment. Physical therapy and athletic training services
focused on stretching and strengthening are also helpful.
Usually ACL tears are associated with a “pop” and immediate knee swelling.
Examination by a physician and MRI are often used to confirm the ACL injury.
Because ACL tears do not heal, those wishing to return to sports activities are
encouraged to have the ACL reconstructed. Recovery time is usually at least six to
nine months. There are training techniques that may decrease the risk of ACL injury
in jumping athletes, especially females.
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#162
Specific attention to landing from jumping (eccentric contraction of the
quadriceps muscles) in rehabilitation is often beneficial. Occasionally, patellar
tendinitis persists despite therapy and surgery is required.
INJURIES
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#169
INJURIES
#165
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury – like ankle sprains, most ACL injuries in
volleyball players occur when a player lands awkwardly after jumping.
The low back is a common source of chronic pain among volleyball players. The
cause of most low-back pain is related to muscle or ligament strain. The pain usually
resolves with rest, physical therapy and athletic training services.
#167
If low-back pain is accompanied by pain that radiates down the legs
and numbness or weakness in the foot or ankle, the culprit may be a
herniated disk. In cases of radiating pain, an MRI may be helpful in
evaluating the presence of a disc herniation. In most cases, volleyball
players can return to play once the pain, numbness, and weakness
resolve.
Volleyball Fundamentals is a book with instructions on how to play volleyball for
students. The book was written by Joel Dearing and published in 2003.
Volleyball players may also be at increased risk for a sort of stress fracture
in the low back called spondylolysis. If pain persists more than a month and
is worse with bending backwards, consider consulting a physician.
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Many volleyball injuries can be
prevented by following proper
training guidelines and these tips:
Use proper strength training techniques for
the lower back, shoulders, and legs.
Use external ankle support, such as an ankle
brace or taping, to prevent the ankle from
rolling over, especially if you have had a prior
sprain.
Minimize the amount of jump training on hard
surfaces.
Warm-up muscles with stretching and light
aerobic exercises.
Be sure to properly cool down after practice
If you are having pain, visit your doctor and
follow instructions for treatment.
The athlete should return to play only when
clearance is granted by a health care
professional.
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Tips to prevent injuries, are to take care of:
Warm-up/Cool-down
Flexibility
Strength training
Aerobic training
Anaerobic training
Sport biomechanics
Treatment of each muscle injury
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#172 If injuries occur use the
RICE method to treat
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
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INJURIES
52. WORKOUT
#173
There is a difference between being in shape and being
in volleyball shape. Volleyball is a game of speed,
agility, strength, and power. The following workouts are
all things that you can do and they'll help you reach the
needed level of fitness in no time. The workout contains
in physical exercises for warming-up, increasing
strength and endurance, and stretching afterwards.
We’ll recommend a couple of workouts that could help
you work specifically for volleyball.
"Volleyball: Steps to Success” is a
book with sports instruction series to
learn key components of volleyballs.
Written by Bonnie Kenny and Cindy
Gregory it was first published in
2006.
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#175
Do a light 5-minute warm-up to get the blood circulating and tissues of the body
ready for the workout. Do this each day before the workout begins. Warm up
with a cardio exercise, such as biking, jogging, or getting on a stair climber for 10
minutes. This will get your blood flowing and wake up your muscles. Then
stretch, focusing on your shoulders, quadriceps, hip flexors, hamstrings, and
calves.
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Dumbbell Squat: 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Alternating Bench Press: 3 sets of 15
reps
Straight Arm Pulldowns: 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Front Raises: 3 sets of 15 reps
Reverse Flyes: 3 sets of 15 reps
Overhead Triceps Extensions: 3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 15 reps
Jackknife Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
Oblique Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
External Rotation: 3 sets of 15 reps
Workout for off-season 1: 3 x a week
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Dumbbell Lunge: 4 sets of 12 reps
Hip Bridges: 4 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Chest Flyes: 4 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers: 4 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 12 reps
Preacher Curls: 4 sets of 12 reps
Triceps Pushdowns: 4 sets of 12 reps
Crunches on Stability Ball: 3 sets of 20 reps
Box Jumps: 3 sets of 10 reps
Workout for off-season 2: 2 x a week
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Lunges: 2 sets of 12 reps
Lying Hamstring Curls: 2 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Chest Press: 2 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Pullovers: 2 sets of 12 reps
Dumbbell Front Raises: 2 sets of 12 reps
Reverse Flyes: 2 sets of 12 reps
Workout for in-season maintenance: 1-2 x a week
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WORKOUT
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Upward Stretch
Shoulder Stretch
Hug Yourself
Kneeling Forearm Stretch
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch
Calf Stretch
Spinal Twist
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WORKOUT
Bench Press: 3 sets of 8 reps
Lat Pulldowns: 3 sets of 8 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 8 reps
Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extensions: 3
sets of 8 reps
Crunches on Stability Ball: 3 sets of 15 reps
Jack-knife Crunches: 3 sets of 20 reps
Jump Squat: 3 sets of 10 reps
Workout progamme for pre-season (5 weeks
before): 2 x a week
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Stretching
Coaching Volleyball for Dummies - this book first published in
2009 written by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, shows
parents and other adults how to coach young players by
focusing on the fundamentals of play and basic strategies.
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Jump rope is an easy way to get a
full-bod workout - it strengthens
the lower and upper-body muscles
- and it's a great cardiovascular
exercise.
One minute: two feet
One minute: single leg (30 sec per
leg)
One minute: crossover
One minute: speed
Repeat this series three times.
Lower Body Exercises – lunges.
Lunges strengthen the glutes, hips, hamstrings, and quads.
They also require the activation of calf, abdominal, and back
muscles in order to stabilize the body during the exercise.
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To do a lunge, stand up straight and extend your
left leg out in front of you, lowering down into a split stance. Bend
your back knee until it almost touches the ground. Your front leg
should be bent at a 90-degree angle, with your knee right above your
ankle. Push yourself back up and out of the pose using your front leg.
Switch legs and repeat.
Lunge - Perform four sets of 20 repetitions (10 per leg)
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Types of activities we could improve
certain skills of volleyball players,
starting with the agility.
WORKOUT
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#186
To do this, stand evenly with your feet slightly
wider than shoulder-width apart and cross
your hands in front of your chest. Keeping
your chest up, bend at the knees and lower
toward the floor, stopping when you've
reached the extent of your range of motion.
Without letting your knees collapse in, push
through your heels and extend your hips to
stand up.
Body squat - Perform four sets of 10 reps.
#187
Romanian deadlifts strengthen the glutes and
hamstrings and increase flexibility and mobility in the
hips, hamstrings, and lower back. To perform an RDL,
hold a pair of dumbbells or a barbell, hinge at the hips
with your knees slightly bent, pushing the hips back,
while keeping your abs in and chest proud. At the bottom
of this move, you should feel your hamstring activate.
Use the hamstrings and glutes to extend the hips and
return to standing.
Romanian deadlift (RDL) - Perform 4 sets of eight per
leg
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WORKOUT
Squats require the use of the knees and hips. They target your back, glutes, hamstrings, and quads. There
are many variations of squats. One of the simpler ones is to do a basic body weight squat.
57. Wall sits strengthen your quads, hamstrings, and adductors. To do a wall sit,
find a flat wall and press your back flat against it, then bend your knees until
they reach a 90-degree angle, with your ankles directly under your knees.
Wall sit - Perform 3 sets of 45 seconds.
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Tricep dips work the muscles on the back of your upper
arms, as well as the pectoralis minor. To do a tricep
dip, stand with your back to a low, flat surface such as
a table or a chair. Keeping your body off of the object,
place your hands on either side of your body with
fingers pointin forward. With your back flat and knees
bent at 90 degrees, bend your arms and lower your
body toward the ground, then push yourself back up,
keeping your elbows tucked tight to your sides.
Tricep dip - Perform 3 sets of eight repetitions.
Let’s see now some exercises for the upper body
Push-ups are a compound exercise, meaning that they
work multiple muscle groups at once. Push-ups
strengthen your arms, core, chest, legs, and hips. To
do a push-up, start in a plank position, then bend your
elbows, lower your body to the ground, and push
yourself back up. Engage your core to keep your body
in a straight line as your lower down and push up.
Push-up - Perform three sets of 10 repetitions.
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WORKOUT
58. In the book “Thinking Volleyball”, first
published in 2003, the author Mike
Hebert goes beyond the development
of motor skills to show a unique
cerebral look at how athletes learn. The
author also describing how important a
positive environment among everyone
involved with the programme is as he
considers this to be a vital component
for any coaching programme both on
and off the court.
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Bicep curls strengthen your deltoids,
wrists, flexors, and biceps. To do a
bicep curl, hold a dumbbell or
kettlebell. Keeping the elbow tucked
tight to your side, and raise the
weight up to your shoulder. Slowly
lower. You can do the same exercise
with a band tied to a stable object.
Bicep curl - Perform 3 sets of 10
repetitions per arm.
Burpees work your arms, chest, quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core. Begin standing up,
then bend over until your hands touch the floor, and jump your feet back into a plank
position. Hold the plank for a count, or do a push-up, and then jump your feet back to your
hands and stand up. To make this harder, you can add a vertical jump after standing up.
Burpee - Perform 3 sets of 6 repetitions.
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Planks strengthen your
arms, back, shoulders,
glutes, and hamstrings.
To do a plank, extend
your feet behind you and
place your elbows under
your shoulders, pushing
against your arms and
feet to lift your body up off
the floor. Keep your back
straight and hold.
Plank - Perform 2 sets of
30 sec each
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Russian twists work your
obliques. To do a Russian twist,
sit on the floor with your knees
bent and feet flat on the ground.
Lift your feet off the floor, bringing
your knees toward your chest.
Twist your torso from right to left,
tapping your hands to the ground
with each twist. You can make
this exercise harder by holding a
dumbbell, plate, or medicine ball.
Russian twist - Two 2 of 30 sec
each.
Crunches work the rectus
abdominis, the midsection of
your body. To do a crunch, lie
flat on the ground, bend your
knees to put your feet flaton
the ground, put your hands
behind your head, and contract
your abs to curlup toward your
knees. Don't pull on your neck
- only go as far as you can with
the strength of your abs.
Crunches - Perform 2 sets of
45 repetitions.
WORKOUT
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WORKOUT
“Volleyball drills” published in 2014 by Chris Kroeger is another book
about volleyball, more specifically compiling the most effective drills.
The book has many illustrations and one of the purposes is to help
improve the fundamental volleyball skills. Volleyball Drills features 97
basic drills & 19 basic games designed to help players improve their
serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defending skills.
Leg raises strengthen
your interior hip flexors
and lower abs. To do a
leg raise, lay flat on the
ground with your arms at
your sides and bring your
legs to hover six inches
off the ground. Raise
your legs up until they
are 90 degrees from your
torso, then slowly lower
them back to a hover.
Leg raise - Perform 2
sets of 12 repetitions
#197
It is important throughout your training to continue to work on your
game. Certain aspects of your game will change as you get stronger
in the gym. You will find your upper body getting stronger and you are
able to hit the volleyball faster and harder.
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61. You will also notice that you
are jumping higher than you
previously could due to
increasing your power in the
gym. One thing that shouldn't
change (unless you get
sloppy) is your biomechanics.
You will have the same form
on your bump/set/spike/serve
as you did previously.
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Continue to play even during the
off-season. It will keep your mind
fresh and you can continue to
work on aspects of the game that
you lacked the previous season.
Also, playing is a great form of
cardio and allows the time to pass
quickly. Before you know it you
will have done a few hours of
cardio without even realizing it.
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Stick with it and never give
up. Success comes with
hard work. If perfection came
easy then everyone would
be the same. What sets you
apart from everyone else?
Never be outworked. Give
yourself every opportunity to
be great. Train hard and
work hard.
WORKOUT
62. The Volleyball Coaching Bible” published in
2002 and more recently The Volleyball
Coaching Bible volume II published in 2015
by The American Volleyball Coaches
Association and Cecile Reynaud, is
considered to be a must-read for volleyball
coaches at all levels. In the second volume,
twenty top volleyball coaches share
personal insights and advice on building a
successful high school, college, etc.
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There are three other main types
of serves utilized in volleyball:
Floater Serve, Topspin Serve and
Jump serve.
#205
An underhand serve is a type of
serve in which the player holds
the ball in one hand, swings the
other in an arc motion below the
waist and strikes the ball from the
bottom with a fist to put it in play.
#203
Penalty - In a back row attack, the back row attacker must jump from
behind the three-meter line. If the player attacks from in front of the
three-meter line, a penalty is called.
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The key to a good overhand
serve - “While there are several
steps or pieces to the overhead
serve, I think as players begin to
become strong enough to use it,
they need to remember to
accelerate through the ball. A lot
of younger players swing at the
ball and slow down at contact. At
Nike Volleyball Camps, we're
encouraging them to continue to
swing or accelerate through the
ball to get the power they need.”
How to improve service
receiving - “There is only
one way to really get better
and that is reps. I'd
encourage newer players
to learn to set the platform
to the target with as little
motion as possible From
relaxed positions with the
arms in front just extend
the hands forward to
create the angle you're
looking for.”
How to improve blocking skills - As you
go up in level, you need to pay
attention to where the hitters are and
identify them before the play. If you
know where their approach is coming
from, you can adjust your starting
position and put yourself in a position
to be disruptive to them. Once the ball
leaves the setter's hands, the eyes
really need to be able to come off the
ball and find the hitter and then have
both the hitter and ball in their focus at
the attack. Too often players follow the
ball and miss all the clues of the
hitter's approach.”
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Let’s get to check a bit deeper the techniques used in volleyball.
Here we have 3 tips from coach Byram (Nike Volleyball Camps)
TECHNIQUES
64. “The Volleyball Psychology Workbook: How to Use Advanced Sports
Psychology to Succeed on the Volleyball Court” published in 2017
written by Danny Uribe was exclusively designed for volleyball players
to build mental toughness and boost their athletic performance.
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A back row attack in volleyball
occurs when one of the three
back row players attacks the
ball and contacts it at the top of
the net. In a back row attack,
the back row player jumps from
behind the white line, also
known as the ten-foot line, or
the 3-meter line and contacts
the ball.
What Position Should You
Play in Volleyball?
In volleyball, the position
you play should be based
on the type of player you
are, your size and agility,
and the skills at which you
excel.
The outside hitter is a position that
requires a good all-around player. The
team relies on the outside hitter for a
significant amount of serve reception. It is
not only responsible for blocking the other
team’s opposite but needs to help the
middle blocker with some of the quick
attacks and setter dumps. The outside
hitter's best skills are: Hitting (front and
back row), passing and blocking.
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The middle blocker is mostly responsible for keeping the opponent’s hitters in check. A good middle is great at
reading the setter to determine where she will set the ball and is quick enough to get there and put up a solid
block. The middle blocker's best skills are: blocking, hitting, reading the setter and lateral movement.
The volleyball setter is often referred to as the quarterback of the sport. The setter has to be a smart tactician
and needs to know the team better than anybody to determine who the set should go to and when. Good
setters can deliver the ball where it needs to be when setting underhand or overhand. Setters also need to be
good diggers, great communicators, and team leaders. The setter's best skills are: all-around ball control,
setting (overhand and underhand), digging, communication and team leadership.
The opposite is responsible for blocking the other team’s best outside hitter, so they need to be able to set the
block well for the middle and take away a good portion of the court with good blocking position. The
opposite's best skills are: hitting (front and back row) and blocking.
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The nowadays name of “volleyball” because a
compound word from volley ball only in 1952
and its know as such ever since.
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The libero only plays in the back row and
cannot attack the ball, so these players are
usually smaller than front row players and have
impeccable ball control skills. Liberos are often
asked to take the majority of the court in serve
receive because they are the best passers and
because they don’t need to worry about getting
into position to hit. The libero's best skills are:
Ball control, passing, digging and setting.
In volleyball, a down ball occurs when an attacker hits the
ball overhand while standing on the ground, usually off the
net.
A back row attack in volleyball occurs when one of the
three back row players attacks the ball and contacts it at
the top of the net. In a back row attack, the back row player
jumps from behind the white line, also known as the three-
meter line and contacts the ball.
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it For Brains
Size Matters
Beavis and Bumphead
Ball Busters
Phantom Balls
Setsaholics Anonymous
Block Magic
ACME Roofing
Balls In Your Face
Safe Sets
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Meanwhile, it would be better to mention about Romanian national
volleyball teams. There are the Men National Volleyball Teams (U23,
U21, U19) and Women National Volleyball Teams (U23, U21, U19).
Similarly, there are other teams as well such as Men’s Military Team
and Women’s Military Team.
When it comes to Volleyball in Romania, it is administrated by the Romanian
Volleyball Federation (FRV) which consists of several members in the headquarters
(International Relations European Cups, 2 Federal coaches, general secretary and
president).
Brilliant volleyball team names:
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There are 2 main divisions, one for each gender,
with secondary divisions from which you can
accede to the main one. The season starts in
mid-October and generally ends in April.
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Volleyball started being practiced in Romania in 1920, being
practiced by university students. The game evolves on all
planes, the club teams and the national teams, both male and
female, starting to have good results at the international
competitions especially in the period of 1946-1980.
In order to improve the contribution to the volleyball in Romania
the lots of players have often transferred payers from other
European and Non-European. There is no regulation regarding
the number of foreign players that are allowed to play in a
Romanian club.
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Internally, FRV is launched in 1931 together with the basketball federation. In the same year the first national
male championship is being organised in the capital, Bucharest.
In 1932 appear the first volleyball rules and in 1943
a tournament with 8 male and 4 female teams is
being organised in Ploiesti. In the same year, there
is organised an inter-school championships and a
university one in the capital.
From 1944 more regulate competitions are
being organised and from 1948 more grassroots
level competitions start to be organised, with the
main aim to attract young people to practice
volleyball.
VOLLEYBALLINROMANIA
70. Practice Safe Sets
Where's My Beaches At
How I Set Your Mother
The Dirty Half Dozen
Hit Head
Sand Eaters
Donald Bump
Nine Inch Males
Heads In The Sand
Good Volley Ms Molly
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The participation of the Romanian national teams
in Olympic Games starts in 1964 with the first
volleyball Olympics, where they finish on the 4th
position. The evolution since then brings the
following results: 1972 – males, 5th place; 1980 –
males, bronze medallists; females, 8th place.
The competitions organised after the appearance of volleyball in
Romania were rather simple and few techniques. From 1949 and an
internal reorganisation of the federation, from the local championships
teams could be promoted to the central one, based on a pyramidal
hierarchy, while after 1954 the division system is being introduced.
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Brilliant volleyball team names:
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71. The participation at World Championships
has brought as well notable results with
silver in 1956 and 1966, and bronze in 1960
and 1962 for the male team. The female
team managed to bring silver in 1956 as
well.
The European Championships brought the
Romanian male team the gold medal in
1963, silver in 1955 and 1958, an bronze in
1971 and 1977. The female one had bronze
in 1963. The male junior team got bronze in
1969 and silver in 1986, while the female
one got silver in 1971 and bronze in 1988.
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The European Champion Cup and the
SuperCup bring as well notable results for the
Romanian clubs in the 70s. Yet, only in 2016
CSM Bucharest manages to win the first
European Cup with the female team. The
team wins the Challenge Cup after a clear
victory with the Turkish Trabzon team (3-1,
both rounds). Challenge Cup is the third
European competition as value, after The
Champions League and The European
Volleyball Confederation Cup.
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FIVB offers in 1974 the silver medal to FRV
for the long and hardworking contributions to
the volleyball activity in Romania.
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72. #235 Știința Explorări, our partner in this project, was the first club champion from Romania,
outside the capital, that won the title in 1992-1993 season. Part of the team back then
are the current coaches, Mr. Marius Botea and Mr. Sorin Pop.
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Other important titles won by Știința are
Romanian Cup in 1979 and 1980, silver in
1994 and 2011, bronze in 1990, 1991 and
1992; Romanian A1 Division silver
medallists in 1974 and 1980, bronze
medallist in 1977, 1989 and 1995.
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In terms of international results, Știința Explorări was the
Balkan vice-champion in 2010 (Kraljevo, Serbia), classifying
in the first 16 of the European Champions Cup in 1993-
1994, participated in the European Volleyball Confederation
Cup in 1989-1995, has qualified in the final tournament of
the Super Cup in 1975, and won the Balkan Cup in 1979,
1980 and 1982.
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You should know: During arguments
with the referee, avoid using the words
“moron,” “idiot,” or “kook.” Also avoid
phrases that include the word “mother.”
Azerbaijan’s best result so far was the gold at the
2016 European League after tour-retour with
Slovakia in the final, with 3-1 in Nitra and 3-0 in Baku.
They came close to another medal in 2017, when they hosted
the European Championship, reaching the semi-finals before
losing to the Netherlands in 5 sets and then defeat in the
bronze medal against Turkey.
Azerbaijan also ranked fourth in their debut
appearance at the continental event, following
straight-sets defeats to Italy in the semi-finals
and then to Russia in the bronze medal match.
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You should know: Practice like you want to play.
Turn off your cell phone when you play.
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Brazil didn't win its first Olympic medal (silver) until
1984, two years after its first World Championship
medal (also a silver). Since then, however, the
Brazilians have ruled. They own 10 Olympic
indoor medals (second to the former Soviet
Union), nine World Championship indoor medals
(behind Russia/Soviet Union), a world-best 18
FIVB World League medals, and a world-best 17
World Grand Prix medals.
On the beach, Brazil dominates even more. It's won
the most overall Olympic medals (13), by far the
most World Championship medals (15 more than
the second-place country), and it owns too many
records to count on the FIVB World Tour.
In Rio, the host nation secured medals in three of the
four disciplines: indoor gold for the men, beach gold
for the men, and beach silver for the women. The
most amazing thing, though, is that some would say
that haul was a letdown.
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Indoors, the U.S. women were atop the world rankings entering Rio but left with
bronze. They've never won an Olympic gold medal, just three silvers and two
bronzes. The American indoor men own three Olympic gold, tied for first all-time
with Brazil and the Soviet Union. The U.S. men also have two bronze medals,
putting their overall Olympic medal count third.
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The best American argument for volley supremacy comes from this fact: The
U.S. has won 6 beach volleyball gold medals in 6 Olympics (compared to
Brazil's 3). After that, though, there's not much else to say other than the U.S.
volleyball program is better than every other nation except Brazil.
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Bronze was all the Americans could produce in Rio, as the indoor men and
women placed third, as did Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross on the beach.
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China earns its place on this list solely from the strength of
its women, as the Chinese men have yet to collect a medal
at a major international competition.
The Chinese women own 2 beach volleyball Olympic medals, 4 beach worlds medals, 6 Olympic indoor
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You should know: Take a look before
you shoot. Know where the end line is.
Keep your eyes open at all times.
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medals, and 5 worlds indoor medals. Those numbers put them in the top 5 for each
competition. The indoor women won their third Olympic gold in Rio, a tally that trails
only the Soviet Union.
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#252 Russia has made little impact in beach volleyball (just one World Championship medal,
though a men's pair, did place fourth in Rio) but has long been a force indoors. The
medal counts are skewed because Russia gets credit for many of the medals won by the
former Soviet Union. But Russia was obviously a large part of the USSR.
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Before its dissolution, the Soviet Union captured 12 Olympic volleyball medals,
which remains No. 1 overall. Russia owns 6 such medals - 6 in the past 6 games.
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The best Russia could manage in Rio, however,
was fourth place by the men's indoor team (losing
to the U.S. in the bronze-medal match) and fourth
for the beach duo of Viacheslav Krasilnikov and
Konstantin Semenov.
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This fifth spot goes to Germany because of its rise
on the beach. German men took the 2012 Olympic
beach volleyball gold, and German women topped
the podium in Rio. Both times, the German duos
knocked off Brazilians in the Olympic final.
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You should know: Read “Zen and the Art of
Motorcycle Maintenance” to give you
perspective when your jump serving is
failing.
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Indoors, only East Germany has collected
Olympic medals (men's silver in 1972,
women's silver in 1980). But the German/
East German men won two World
Championship medals, most recently a
bronze in 2014, and the German women
have collected two medals in the World
Grand Prix. Neither the indoor men nor
women qualified for Rio, however.
Gilberto Godoy Filho, better known as Giba, was born on
December 23, 1976 in Brazil. He is currently a former
volleyball player and is considered according to the highest
sports organizations, players, journalists and technical
directors, as one of the best players ever seen on the planet.
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With the Brazilian National Team he won a total of 8 South
American Championships, 3 America's Cups, 8 World
League titles, 3 World Grand Champions Cups, three World
Championships (2002, 2006, 2010) and the gold medal at
the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the silver medal at
the 2008Summer Olympics in Beijing and the silver medal at
the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where he was the
team's captain.
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With the Brazilian National Team he won a total of 8
South American Championships, 3 America's Cups, 8
World League titles, 3 World Grand Champions Cups,
three World Championships (2002, 2006, 2010) and
the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in
Athens, the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing and the silver medal at the 2012 Summer
Olympics in London, where he was the team's captain.
Giba is not very tall for a volleyball player but he made
up his height limitation with his unique physical skills
and jumping abilities. In his playing days he was
considered one of the best wing spikers in the world.
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Giba was not only appreciated for his spectacular play
but he also had desire, appeal and drive that made him
loved by volleyball fans all over the world.
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80. You should know: Make sure you own any ball you kick in frustration.
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Giva was named a captain of the national team because of his leadership skills. He was recognized for his
highly energetic personality which was helping to motivate the whole Brazilian team to play its best. Brazil was
considered nearly unbeatable in the 2000s and Giba was a big part of its success.
Giba in 2016 selected as President of the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) Athletes Commission. The
Commission is made up of 10 athletes from nine different countries representing both volleyball and beach
volleyball and will be officially launched at the Volleyball House in Rio during the 2016 Olympic Games in the
presence of the IOC and the IOC Athletes' Commission.
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Wilfrido León is a Cuban born on July 31, 1993. He was a silver medalist of the world championship in
2010. He is multi-champion of the Cuban league and subtitle of the Pan American Games of Guadalajara.
In 2012 the Circle of Sports Chroniclers of Cuba chose him as the best athlete of the year in joint sports on
the Island.
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He started to play when he was 7. His first coach was his mother Alina. Wilfredo
León Venero debuted in the Cuban national team on May 24, 2008 in Düsseldorf,
aged 14 years and 10 months. He won the title of Best Receiver at World League
2009 as the youngest player of tournament.
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Leon may be one of the best players of all time considering all of the
accomplishments he has made while still so young, having won every single title at
pro level at the age of 24.
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On July 14, 2015 leon received Polish citizenship and expressed his desire to play
in the Poland men's national volleyball team.
After losing the final against Brazil, Cuba won a silver medal at the World
Championship 2010. He was the youngest captain of the national team (he was 17).
Ivan Zaytsev is a professional player from Russia who nationalized Italian. He has gone through several
of the most important clubs in the country he represents and has always stood out for his skill and
technical ability. There are many individual achievements he has obtained for his ability to resolve.
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Ivan Zaytsev, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Tsar’, has sport
in his DNA: his father is Vjačeslav Zajcev who won gold with
the Soviet volleyball team at the Moscow Olympics in 1980,
while his mother, Irinn Pozdnjakova, was a champion
swimmer who set a world record at the age of 13.
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You should know: Never mix ice
cream and beer the night before a
match.
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Ivan was born in Italy while his father was
playing volleyball in the Umbrian town of
Spoleto, but it wasn't until he was seven
that he took up the game himself while the
family was living in St Petersburg, Russia.
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When he was 10, his family moved to in Italy and a few
years later he joined the youth-team of Perugia Volley. He
played in Serie A1 at 16, staying for two seasons before
moving to Rome in the 2006/2007 season.
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Ivan's career with the Italian national team has also been rewarding, winning Olympic bronze at London
2012 and silver at 2016), while in the 2015 World Cup in Japan he added another silver medal and was
named Best Opposite Hitter of the tournament.
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Mariusz Wlazly is a Polish volleyball player who has a very particular history,
mostly because in the first discipline he tried to train, it was swimming. With the
passage of time he realized that his thing was actually volleyball, a sport in which
he has figured internationally and is recognized as one of the best.
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He signed a contract with Qatari club Al-Arabi Doha on
the duration of the Emir Cup (only 2 matches). All money
earned on this contract went to his foundation for
student's scholarships.
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You should know: If you’re losing, make a change. If you
think you’re trying your hardest try a little harder.
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2014) and six times won Polish Cup (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012). With PGE Skra he won the bronze
medal at the 2007-08 Indesit Champions League and also was individually awarded "Best Spiker".
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Wlazły has played in PGE Skra Bełchatów for over 10 years. During this time, he
has won eight titles of Polish Champion (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,2009, 2010, 2011,
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In 27 October 2014 he received a state award granted by the Polish
President Bronisław Komorowski - Officer's Cross of Polonia Restituta for
outstanding sports achievements and to promote Polish in the world.
Wlazly won second place at FIVB World Championship held in Japan.
During that tournament he was nominated for the Most Valuable Player
award, losing only to Brazilian star Giba.
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Robertlandy Simón Aties (born June 11, 1987) is a volleyball player from
Cuba, who plays as a central blocker. He was named Best Blocker and
Best Attacker in the 2007 United States Volleyball Cup, where Cuba
finished third.
FAMOUSPLAYERS
86. Simón debuted in the national team at age of 17. He was Cuban national
team captain for 5 years. In 2009 he achieved individual awards at 2009
World Grand Champions Cup.
He was the most expensive player in
South Korea League from 2014 to 2016.
Simon has participated in national and international events such as: 6 World Leagues,
Pan American Games, World Cups, 1 Champions Cup, Central American Games,
Norceca.
You should know:
Remember that succes in
defence depends mostly on
how badly you want to keep
the ball off the ground.
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#288 In 2010 he left Cuba and did not play more in his national team. He
currently plays for Copra Volley in the Italian Volleyball League.
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José Luis Moltó Carbonell was a Spanish volleyball player who also
stood out for his great height of 2.06 meters, which allowed him to make
the best plays recorded in the history of his career. He won the gold
medal at the European Volleyball Championship several times, and he
was awarded the title of best blocker repeatedly. The most notable was
the crown of Best Blocker of the Volleyball World Cup held in 2007.
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He has 8 leagues and 3 cups, distributed in the different Spanish and
foreign clubs in which he has played.
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He is the second player who has been part of the Spanish National
Volleyball Team (after Rafa Pascual), defending the national team in
405 games.
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You should know: Always think: The next
contact is the most important of my life.
Never give an opponent an easy ball.
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You should know: When you’re losing 10-0, don’t settle for
not being bugled. Think about coming back to win. Maximize
your strengths and attack your opponent’s weaknesses.
Molto at 18 he had his first professional offer.
It was offered by Numancia de Soria, which
came from winning one of the most important
Spanish competitions, the `` Copa del Rey ''.
From there, he started playing in the best
teams in Spain and abroad, Soria, Almeria,
Paris, Belgium, Italy and Palma.
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Molto today is dedicated to being a personal trainer and
trains a Spanish first division volleyball team.
The difference between shot power in men’s and women’s
volleyball players is one of the narrowest in world sport with
Cuba’s Yanelis Santos hitting 103 km/h, just a 29 km/h
difference compared to the Matey Kaziyski’s 132 km/h. This
is more than half the difference recorded in badminton,
which notched up a 75k m/h difference.
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Misty Elizabeth May-Treanor,
from USA is considered to be
one of the best beach volleyball
players. She helped the USA
team snag the gold medals in the
2012 London Summer Olympics,
2008 Beijing Olympics, and 2004
Athens Summer Olympics.
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Misty Elizabeth May-Treanor won 112
individual championships in domestic
and international competition.
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Misty Elizabeth May-Treanor’s
nickname is “The turtle”.
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Misty May-Treanor plays as
an attacker and a defender
in Volleyball. She had
earned 1.6 million dollars
by having 89 victories by
the end of 2007.
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90. Misty Elizabeth May-Treanor has been
inducted to the Volleyball Hall of Fame
four years after she officially retired.
Misty May-Treanor and teammate Kerri
Walsh Jennings were the gold medalists
in beach volleyball at the 2004, 2008 and
2012 Summer Olympics. Together, May-
Treanor and Walsh Jennngs are
considered the greatest beach volleyball
team of all time.
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Misty Elizabeth May-Treanor also
participated in two movies: “Take Point”
and “Eve” and in tv series “CSI Miami” as
herself.
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In 2007 Walsh and May-Treanor were the
first to win three straight world titles since
the Fédération Internationale de
Volleyball (FIVB) began sponsoring the
event in 1997.
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Kerri Lee Walsh Jennings is an American professional beach volleyball
player, 3-time Olympic gold medalist, and a 1-time Olympic bronze
medalist.
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Kerri Lee Walsh Jennings was named Gatorade
National High School Volleyball Player of the
Year in 1996, the first time the award was given.
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For most of her career she played with partner Misty May-Treanor, forming
the most successful beach pairings in AVP history. May and Walsh formed
a partnership on the beach circuit in 2001, finishing the season with the
number five ranking in the world. In 2002 the team reached the number
one ranking.
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Walsh graduated from Stanford in 2001 with Bachelor
of Arts in American Studies.
Record win streak of 112 consecutive matches
and 19 straight tournaments that lasted from
August 2007 to August 2008.
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Walsh attended Stanford University on a volleyball
scholarship. While there she was selected as a first-
team All-American four years in a row, becoming only
the second player in the history of collegiate volleyball
to be chosen first team all four years of their collegiate
careers.
She went on to break the career record for
most wins by a female professional volleyball
player when she won the FIVB Grand Slam in
Xiamen, China.
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the 2012 Summer Olympics with Jennifer Kessy, and a bronze medal at
the 2016 Summer Olympics with Kerri Walsh Jennings.
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Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999.
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they finished in 3rd place at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger,
second place at the Dubai Open and first place at the Phuket Thailand
Open, where she was named the Most Outstanding Player.
#316 The first special designed volley ball for the sport
was created in 1900.
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April Elizabeth Ross is an American professional
beach volleyball player. She won a silver medal at
April Ross won the Gatorade National Player of
the Year award as a senior and was the California
In 2008, with her beach partner Jennifer
Kessy during the Swatch FIVB World Tour 2008,
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On June 26, 2013, April Ross teamed up with Walsh-Jennings to train for the 2016
Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Ross played as a defender behind Walsh Jennings'
block.
#318Flora Jean Hyman was an American athlete who played volleyball. She was
awarded the first female athletic scholarship at the University of Houston.
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Flo Hyman joined the American national team in 1974. The team failed to qualify
in 1976 and USA boycotted the 1980 Olympics.
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When Flo Hyman was 12 years old she began playing two-on-two tournaments on
the beach usually with her sister Suzanne as partner. In 1970, at the age of 16,
Hyman started playing volleyball professionally.
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Hymen and her teammates did get a chance to compete in the 1984 Los
Angeles Olympics and won the silver medal, the first Olympic medal ever for
women's volleyball.
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Flo Hyman was very tall (1,96m) but her family and friends
persuaded her to be proud of her height and to use it to her
advantage.
The longest recorded volleyball
game was in Kingston, North
Carolina. It took 75 hours and 30
minutes
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Hyman played in the 1981 World Cup and
the 1982 World Championship, when the
US won the bronze medal.
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96. A speciality of Hyman was the "Flying Clutchman", a fast, hard-impacting
volleyball spike that travels at 110 mph (180 km/h).
She was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame
in 1988 (after herdeath in 1986).
The Women's Sports Foundation dedicated an award in her honour
called the Flo Hyman Memorial Sports Award. The award is given
annually "to a female athlete who captures Hyman's dignity, spirit and
commitment to excellence."
Flo Hyman Quote: "To be true to oneself is the ultimate test in life. To have the
courage and sensitivity to follow your hidden dreams and stand tall against the odds
that are bound to fall in your path. Life is too short and precious to be dealt with in any
other fashion. This thought I hold dear to my heart, and I always try to be true to
myself and others that I encounter along the way."
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In 2015, everyone's favourite
NCAA beach volleyball rock
stars Sara Hughes and Kelly
Claes won the Marathon
women's doubles gold medal,
defeating Italian pros Greta
Cicolari and Francesca
Giogoli in the final.
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American athlete Tara Cross-Battle is
one of only a few four-time Olympians in
indoor volleyball. Cross-Battle played
the outside hitter position for Team USA
and was one of the best players in the
world.
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Cross-Battle was known for her all-around skills as a
good passer who was responsible for a large part of the
serve receive formation.
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class hitter who was an
enormous part of the offense
for the Americans. She was
a member of the bronze
medal-winning USA women’s
team at the Barcelona
Olympics in 1992. Cross-
Battle was enshrined in the
International Volleyball Hall
of Fame in 2014.
Bulgaria’s Elitsa Vasileva is now the new world record holder for a female
player with the most points scored in one match. Eli scored a record breaking 57
points. The Bulgarian muse dethrones American Nicole Fawcett who broke the
record earlier with 55 points. Both record breaking performances took place in
the Korean League.
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American athlete Nina Matthies is one of the
winningest female beach volleyball players of all-time.
Matthies is largely responsible for the start of the first
women’s professional beach volleyball tour, the WPVA.
For 31 years, Nina Matthies has been the head coach
of the women’s indoor team at Pepperdine University,
amassing 590 wins before retiring in 2013, but she
continued to coach the women’s sand team until her
retirement in 2018.
Kathy Gregory had one of the longest and most
successful careers in women's beach volleyball history.
Over nearly 30 years, Gregory competed at the highest
levels and became the senior-most woman ever to earn
a AAA rating, the highest player rating.
Gregory coached the women's program at UC Santa
Barbara until 2013 and logged over 800 wins in her 38
years there. She was inducted in the International
Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1989.
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#342 Manhattan Beach AVP Tournament is considered second only to the Olympics in
regards to prestige and has been the stomping grounds for the likes of Karch Kiraly.
Top volleyball tournaments you must attend starts with The Manhattan
Six. This 6-on-6 tournament is held annually in Manhattan Beach,
California during the International Surf Festival.
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Now named in honour of beach volleyball’s “Godfather,” Charlie Saikley, the event takes
place each year in late July and early August. The tournament itself is a big draw for
fans that turn out in droves to take in the action.
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The tournament includes divisions for both men and women and is set in
the middle of one of Manhattan Beach’s biggest events, which also
includes lifeguard races, swim competitions, sandcastle design events and
more.
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American Karch Kiraly is the only person to win a Gold Medal Indoors (1984 & 1988) and
as a Sand Player (1992). On the sand, only Kerri Walsh-Jennings and Misty May-
Treanor have won three consecutive Gold Medals as teammates. (2004, 2008. 2012).
100. Mud Volleyball - In existence
for well over a decade, this
unusual tournament puts co-ed
teams of 12 in the mud, rather
than sand, for an event that’s
not only a blast to watch, but
also philanthropic.
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The Mexico International, also known as
the Estero Beach Volleyball Tournament,
this massive event takes place each June
in Baja, Mexico. With more than a thousand
professional and amateur players lined up
for this event annually, the tournament is
considered the largest beach volleyball
event in the world. Players come from all
over the world to compete in this tourney,
which includes both men’s and women’s
divisions.
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The net has different heights for male and for
female players, not only in seniors, but also in
lower age categories. The senior male net is set to
2.43 m and 2.24 m for females.
The Albuquerque, New Mexico, the tournament
benefits the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation and
draws massive crowds each June. Although a little
“dirtier” than other tournaments, this event offers
some major fun for spectators.
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The event is open and attracts teams from
all over the States and also internationally.
Drawing more than 10,000 people each
year for the event, the Volleyball Festival is
considered the single biggest volleyball
event in the entire world. Around 600-800
teams have attended this multi-day
tournament in recent years.
The Volleyball Festival. This indoor event
in Phoenix Arizona is held either in the last
week of June or first week of July for female
athletes between 12-18 years old.
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The Power Cup - This youth volleyball
event in Finland is 1 of the biggest in the
Best Beach Volleyball Tournaments series starts with
Manhattan Beach AVP Tournament. This event in Manhattan
Beach, California traces its roots back to 1960 when the first
Manhattan Beach Open was held.
Now considered the “Wimbledon” of the beach volleyball circuit
and it is second only to the Olympics in regards to prestige. It
has been the stomping grounds for the likes of Karch Kiraly.
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world. The Finnish event is staged in a different city each year
and draws more than 8,500 participants ages 7 to 22. Games
in the Power Cup are played on 300 outdoor courts, which
accommodate more than 4,500 games over the course of 4
days.
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The net has 1 m height and
9.5-10 m width, with 25-50 cm
on each side. It has square
eyes of 10 cm the side, made
out of black colour rope.
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The A1 Beach Volleyball. Those
who think beach volleyball is limited to
California’s famous destinations need
to think again. Europe refuses to be
left out! The A1 tournament takes
place each summer in Klagenwurth,
Austria, and boasts huge crowds that
turn out to witness the best of the best
as they battle it out for victory.
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Mizuno Beach Volleyball Marathon happens yearly in May and
September. The largest beach volleyball tournament in the world,
the Marathon welcomes around 20,000 people to Bibione, Italy for
each event. You can choose to play men's or women's doubles or
triples or co-ed quads, and every night, players and spectators get
together for parties on the beach and at local clubs.
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The Pottstown Rumble (US) features 150 grass courts and nearly
3,200 players competing in men's and women's doubles, co-ed
doubles, gender blind quads and junior girls quads.
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103. Games are played on the old school big
court, and last year even featured Misty
May-Treanor's Dream in Gold clinic for
players age 12-18 and an adults clinic
coached by Hudson Bates and Mark Burik.
is a two-day grass volleyball extravaganza
and hosts around 600 teams in men's,
women's, juniors and reverse coed doubles
and coed and juniors quads. Last year,
NVL champ Eric Zaun won the men's pro
division with Stevens University outside
hitter Chris Vaughan.
Ivan Perisic, a Croatian
football player, debuted
in his home country in
2017, in an international
beach volleyball match.
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Vancouver Pro Beach Volleyball Open is run by Volleyball BC,
this tournament welcomes top pros from Canada and North
America, as well as other international players, to Kitsilano
Beach in Vancouver. Although most of the main draw
participants must qualify through FIVB and VBC points, there is
a qualifier tournament where up to 40 teams can compete for
four main draw berths per gender.
The Vancouver Pro Beach Volleyball Open also features a
youth tournament with a boys' 14U and 16U and girls 14U
and 16U divisions.
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In a club match called “Top Match” between his Korean club
team & league champion, the 23 year old Leonardo Leyva
Martinez scored a record breaking 59 points (57 points in
attack with a 64% efficiency, 1 block and 1 ace).
Volleyball is a sport that can be played anywhere, on many
types of surfaces. Even more, amateur tournaments have
often mixed gender teams and that makes volleyball,
regardless its surface, more fun and inclusive.
Watching volleyball on television pales in
comparison to some of the events out there
that welcome spectators in droves. When
it’s time to see this sport up close and
personal, the annual schedule of events
offers plenty of opportunities for armchair
fans to witness the action live.
Only the Cuba Women have won three
consecutive indoors Gold Medals (1992,
1996, 2000).
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