THE BOOK VOLLEYBALL L This book will make the reader familiar with the detailed structure of the game of volleyball, by L L describing in detail the different elements of the game and the L responsibilities of the individual A players. A Handbook for Coaches B A “Volleyball – A Handbook for Coaches and Players” is divided into Y 16 learning objectives, and offers structured learning aims to the basic E and Players training for volleyball. The manual is aimed at providing volleyball L B players with a wide range of individual-, group-, and team-tactical action L patterns and to make each player able to exercise them as the game and the situation require. “Volleyball – A Handbook for Coaches and Players” O provides the base which is to be regarded as the fundamental precondition in the training of specialists and top-level players. V THE AUTHORS K Y Athanasios Papageorgiou, born in 1943, was a successful coach in the O German men’s top league and also the head coach of the German O national team of disabled in standing volleyball. He is the author of several publications, films and handbooks and has acted as coaching B trainer of the International Volleyball Federation since 1993. D E Willy Spitzley, born in 1938, is an assistant professor at the Institute for Sport Games of the German Sports-University in Cologne, an N experienced player and instructor, basketball and volleyball coach, and many-time German champion. He is also the author of numerous A publications and educational films. Papageorgiou/Spitzley L H Rainer Christ, born in 1957, is a scientific collaborator at the Institute of H Sport Games of the German Sports-University in Cologne with many years service as coach and lecturer. He has been a coach with a “B” L licence since 1985. C y e U l z t i O p B S / u o D i g r o N V e g a p a A P www.m-m-sports.com H M & M Volleyball – A Handbook for Coaches and Players Dedicated to the city of Rhodos, on the occasion of its 2400-year jubilee, and also to the island on which this manual was realised. Rhódos Trianda Kámiros Vati Lindos Rhódos N.B. In this book the terms he, his, or anything relating to the male gender is intended to represent BOTH SEXES. Athanasios Papageorgiou/Willy Spitzley Assistance: Rainer Christ Volleyball – A Handbook for Coaches and Players Meyer & Meyer Sport Original title: Handbuch Volleyball Grundlagen Aachen: Meyer und Meyer Verlag, 2002 Translated by Paul D. Chilvers-Grierson Additional Editing by Phyl Edwards and Alexander Leibetseder British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data Acatalogue for this book is available from the British Library Papageorgiou/Spitzley: Volleyball – A Handbook for Coaches and Players / Athanasios Papageorgiou ; Willy Spitzley ; Ass.: Rainer Christ –Oxford: Meyer und Meyer, (UK) ltd., 2002 ISBN 1-84126-005-3 All rights reserved, especially the right to copy and distribute, including the translation rights. No part of this work may be reproduced – including by photocopy, microfilm or any other means – processed, storedelectronically, copied or distributed in any form whatsoever without the written permission of the publisher. ©2002 byMeyer & Meyer Sport(UK) Ltd. Aachen, Adelaide, Auckland, Budapest, Graz, Johannesburg, Miami, Olten (CH), Oxford, Singapore, Toronto Member of the World Sports Publishers' Association www.w-s-p-a.org Printed and bound byDruckerei Vimperk, AG ISBN 1-84126-005-3 E-Mail: [email protected] www.m-m-sports.com Contents Contents Chapter 1 The Book and the Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 2 Coaching and Teaching Volleyball An Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Chapter 3 Hints and Tips on Potential Problems When Coaching Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chapter 4 Coaching Mini-Volleyball ............................................36 Chapter 5 The Effects of the New Rules on the Game and Their Introduction.........42 Learning Objective 1: TheForward Volley and Dig Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Learning Objective 2: Underarm Service 6-Player Pattern with Offence via Frontcourt Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Learning Objective 3: Drive-Defence without Blocking and Offence withTwoPasses from the Backcourt .................................. 83 Learning Objective 4: JumpSet Sideways/Reverse Set 6-Player Pattern with Attack via Backcourt Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Learning Objective 5: Front Jump Set – Frontal Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 5 Contents Learning Objective 6: Single Block Coverage with Forward Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Learning Objective 7: Dump or Tip-off Attack – 5-Player Pattern with Attack via Setter in Position III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Learning Objective 8: The Dig – Single Block and Backcourt Defence with Position VI Back. . . . . . 180 Learning Objective9: Short and Long Sets 5-Player Pattern with Attack via Setter in Position II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Learning Objective 10: Double Block – Block and Backcourt Defence with Position IV Moved Forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Learning Objective 11: Setting while Falling Backwards and Sideways – Attack Coverage 2:3 and 3:2 with Player in VI-Up Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Learning Objective 12: Attacks Following Medium-High Sets Offence Progression from 5-Player Pattern via Position I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Learning Objective13: Dig Set Falling Forwards – Double Blockand Backcourt Defence with Position VI Back Deep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Learning Objective 14: Frontal Overhead Serve – Attack Coverage 2:3 and 3:2 with Position VI Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Learning Objective 15: The 0:0:6 System of Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 6 Contents Learning Objective 16: 3:0:3 and 2:0:4 Systems of Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Example of A Lesson: One-Handed Dig in Falling Sideways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Photo and Illustration Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 7 8 The Book and the Game 1 The Book and the Game Introduction Success in the game of volleyball depends on 2 factors, firstly the ability to play the game, i.e. the mastery of the various skills, tactics and strategies involved in the game and secondly, and as important, enjoyment. These 2 factors a closely inter-linked as a player who has little or no skill will probably get little enjoyment from playing and may, as a consequence, give the game up early on. One of the aims of coaching is not only to introduce players to a sport, but also to sustain their interest such that they may fulfil their potential, and therefore one of the aims of the coach is to teach the elements of the game in a way that is both enjoyable and satisfying to the student, and in such a way that all the stated learning objectives are achieved. The Purpose of this Book This book is intended for coaches who have a good grasp of the game in terms of the basic rules, and terminology involved in teaching and coaching. The prime objective of this book is to help the coach take his students from foundation to performance level. In other words, over time, to produce a mature, thinking player,who can not onlyselect and applythe appropriate response at the correct time, but understands the rules of the game and applies these within the spirit of the game. The author has many years experience of both teaching and coaching the game, experience that has given rise to both the coaching method used, and the order of the learning outcomes. Indeed if it is looked at in a linear format the proposed development pattern follows that outlined in Fig. 1 below. Foundation level Introduction to mini-volleyball Participation level developing an allround recreative player, capable of playing the game to club level Performance level developing a high quality competitive player, capable of playing the game at county level and above 9