Volleyball: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Bonnie Kenny has been at the forefront of advancing volleyball—-both on and off the court—-for many years. Anyone who wants to improve his or her volleyball skills would benefit from this book."
Mary Wise
University of Florida head volleyball coach

"I have always been impressed with Bonnie Kenny's knowledge of volleyball and approach to coaching. In Volleyball: Steps to Success, she teaches both players and coaches how to improve skill level and master the fundamentals."
Jim McLaughlin
University of Washington head volleyball coach

"Coaches Kenny and Gregory provide a wonderful coaching resource that presents the sport in an easy to follow and sequential manner. I found this format to be logical and user-friendly, and I particularly think the sections that provide training exercises will prove valuable to a wide range of coaches. Volleyball: Steps to Success is one of the best new works in our sport in some time."
Doug Beal
CEO, USA Volleyball

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

Includes drills which deal with specific skills to improve one's game, such as passing, serving, blocking, body posture, and attacking.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 161 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 2nd edition (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873226461
• ISBN-13: 978-0873226462
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #287,049 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VOLLEYBALL STEPS TO SUCCESS, November 9, 2006

By	BECKY - See all my reviews

This review is from: Volleyball: Steps to Success (Paperback)

THIS IS THE BEST VOLLEYBALL SKILLS BOOK I HAVE EVER PURCHASED. IT EXPLAINS EVERY VOLLEYBALL SKILL IN GREAT DETAIL THAT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT. THE DRILLS WERE GREAT. IF YOUR ONLY GOING TO BUY ONE VOLLEYBALL SKILL BOOK- THIS IS THE ONE!! I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and full of god information but it's better for a club then a single person., September 3, 2007

By	Susan Fenn Garrard "~Rhiannon" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Volleyball: Steps to Success (Paperback)

Everything thing is explained nicely and will improve your game there is one troubling part though. In the warm ups it says to do the exercises that will benifit you in your area of trouble. While some of them are obvious on how they help the others aren't. I'm sure after doing them for a time you will figure it out but it would be nice to have it clearly stated in the book.
Also this book is good for individuals, coachs and teams, but as a single person it takes more work. You're going to want at least on partner most of the time. Some drills require more people so you won't get the full benefit. However it is possible to modify most of the drills to two people. The hardest thing for a single person is probably staying motivated.
On a side note, you'll need more then a volleyball and a net. Some of the other things they use are a medicine ball, jump rope, ladder, something to mark a target like a cone, and tape or chalk. Plus it also helps to have a gym you can use with a net.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mom, March 31, 2009

By	a mom "mom" (montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Volleyball: Steps to Success (Paperback)

Great book for moms, teens, or anyone who wants some information and helpful hints on how to be a better volleyball player. gives step by step drills broken down into categories such as.... serving, movement, spiking, etc. even a novice like me can understand the book and use the information to help a player become a better player.