Volleyball

Volleyball is a globally popular, Olympic team sport. This book aims to showcase the fascination of this sport and provide numerous insights into understanding the game. In addition to the origins and history, the rules of the game are explained in an accessible manner. The roles of individual positions on the court, as well as the responsibilities of the coaching staff, are clearly outlined for the layperson, along with an introduction to the fundamental techniques and tactics of the sport. The reader is also introduced to game analysis.

The most important associations and the Bundesliga, along with the significant national and international competitions, are presented, and a look is taken at the most successful volleyball teams and players from Germany and around the world. Variants such as beach volleyball, snow volleyball, and sitting and standing volleyball are also briefly introduced in their basic forms. A volleyball glossary encourages readers to look up the most important terms related to the sport. Additionally, numerous volleyball records and quotes from volleyball personalities scattered throughout the book inspire further reading.