{"product_id":"coaching-volleyball-for-dummies-isbn-9780470464694","title":"Coaching Volleyball For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with confidence during a match.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLay the groundwork for a great season — develop your coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up to speed on the rules and terminology of the sport\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild your team — size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeach the basics of volleyball — from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaise the level of play — teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids' interest in volleyball going strong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the moms and dads happy — work with parents to ensure a successful and fun season\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eScore extra points — keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club team\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear explanations of the game's fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn assortment of the sport's best drills\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe equipment your team needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayer positions and their responsibilities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for running fun-filled practices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefinements for your coaching strategies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to meet players' special needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen ways to make the season memorable\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started Coaching Volleyball 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Teaching Volleyball to Children 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Building a Strong Foundation for a Successful Season 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Rundown on Basic Volleyball Rules 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting in Sync with Your Players’ Parents 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Building Your Team 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Overseeing Your Team 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Running Fun-Filled Practices 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Making Game Day Memorable — For the Right Reasons 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Basic Training: Teaching Volleyball Fundamentals 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Racking Up Points with Offensive Fundamentals 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Developing Defensive Fundamentals 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Net Gains: Zeroing In on Advanced Volleyball Skills 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Revving Up the Offense 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Bolstering the Defense 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Stepping Up the Offense 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Tightening the Defense 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Extra Points 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Keeping Your Players Healthy and Injury Free 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Dealing with Common Coaching Challenges 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Coaching a Club Team 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Ways to Make the Season Memorable 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Ways to Help Players Take Their Game to the Next Level 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe National Alliance for Youth Sports is America's leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children. 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