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 its 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, and an overview of the fundamental techniques and tactics of the sport is provided. The reader is also introduced to game analysis.

The major associations and the Bundesliga, along with the most 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, as well as sitting and standing volleyball are 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 motivate readers to engage with the content.