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How to Be a Great Volleyball Fan

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Volleyball is an Olympic sport played all around the world professionally and on an amateur level. There are two variations, including court volleyball and beach volleyball. As a fan, these two types of Volleyball give you great options for watching and supporting your favorite teams.

Show Your Support For the Game of Volleyball

Step1

Travel to the site of the Summer Olympic Games every 4 years to support your favorite Volleyball teams. Visit the International Olympic Committee website for dates and locations (see Resources below).

Step2

Coach your high school’s local volleyball team. Most school districts require at least a coaching certification and related experience, although some will even ask for a teaching certification also.

Step3

Be a great fan by supporting local court and beach volleyball teams with your time and/or your money. Check with your local parks and recreation department for volunteer and donation opportunities.

Step4

Buy great volleyball gear in sporting goods stores or online to show support for your favorite team. Many pro players have their own sporting apparel items available in major retail chains.

Step5

Learn the jargon of the sport. In order to know who and what you are cheering for, you have to know what a “dig” is, what “side-out” means, and the role of a “setter.” The Federation Internacionale de Volley Ball has a great help section for new fans (see Resources below).

Step6

Become a volleyball referee. Not only is this job a necessary service needed for the countless games played throughout the world, but you can usually make a little money doing it as well!

Step7

Choose a favorite team and follow the season with your friends. You have plenty of teams to choose from, as there are 218 affiliated nations involved in the FIVB, making it one of the top 5 sports in the world for both men and women.

Step8

Find more information on competitions throughout the world by checking out the FIVB (Federation Internacionale de Volley Ball) website

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Common VolleyBall Injuries

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Hand injuries are quite common in volleyball. Most occur while attempting to block balls and even the best player can not always avoid injuring a finger or another part of the hand. As with any injury, it is important to treat hand injuries as soon as possible. The advice and information you find on this page are not substitutes for the care and treatment of a qualified medical practitioner; they are meant for informative purposes only.

Some possible hand injuries and treatments include:

  • “Jammed fingers” is an umbrella term that could apply to a number of different injuries that occur at the joints. Consult a trainer or physician for an accurate diagnosis and for proper treatment.jammed-finger
  • Closed fractures, a broken bone that does not penetrate the skin, can be taped using a splint, allowing you to continue playing.14274_199_2
  • Finger sprains can be managed through buddy-taping, taping two fingers together to add support, in order to allow the individual to continue playing.fingspra
  • Metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation and injuries to surrounding ligaments are some of the more serious hand injuries that can occur. Essentially, injury is caused due to a force extending the joint beyond its natural limits; in this case, a ball applying force to an isolated finger.Treatment can be as simple as buddy-taping for a couple weeks or, in some cases, immobilized in mid flexion for a few weeks. In more serious (read: rare) cases, surgery may be required.

Several types of hand injuries can result in permanent disability if they are left undiagnosed or mistreated. As such, if you suspect that you have injured something you should consult a physician and/or a qualified trainer. A treatable injury today can turn into a hindrance in the future if you do not care for it properly.

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