Product Description

Youth Volleyball offers you everything you need to understand both boys and girls volleyball, whether you are a coach, parent, athlete, or fan. Author Sharkie Zartman, former national team member and an inductee to the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame, guides you through the ins and outs of the ultimate team sport, covering new serving rules, the rally scoring system, the libero position, the fundamentals, and more. The book also includes:

• basic and new terminology, rules, and positions
• drills that are practical and fun
• tips for communicating with kids and parents
• instruction on how to properly train and prevent injuries
• advice on how to teach sportsmanship and nurture self-esteem
• beach volleyball and its popularity and unique rules

With advice on everything from communicating with parents and referees in an appropriate manner to balancing discipline with fun, Youth Volleyball is a sure guide to making a difference in the lives of young athletes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #206362 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

About the Author
Sharkie Zartman is a former national team member and an All-American from UCLA. Her husband Pat was the national coach in 1974. Together, they run the successful Spoilers Volleyball Club, which has won several National Youth Titles since 1993.

Customer Reviews

An older guide
I was in search of some resources to guide a brand new coach who isn't all that familiar with the technical details of the game. This book contains lengthy descriptions of the rules and explanations of the different roles each player has on the court. I found all of this helpful. My only complaint is since this is an older book it does not mention rally scoring which is predominatly in use today. The book centers on describing the old 15 point system, and the rules associated with that. I'm glad that it took the time to explain what each job on the court is and so I am happy with my purchase as a whole.

great!
This book was very useful.. I consulted it as my Bible for my first season coaching volleyball. Includes many drills, graphics and more.

An invaluable primer
Become a volleyball expert with YOUTH VOLLEYBALL, which covers all the latest terminology, offers practical and fun drills, and instruction on sportsmanship and the sport. Coaches and parents new to coaching will find it an invaluable primer.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch