Volleyball Rules: Officials, Rotations, and the Libero Role

Timeouts and Warm-ups

During timeouts, players go to the free zone near their respective benches to receive instructions from the coach. Substitute players can warm up without balls in the designated warm-up area, typically behind the baseline.

Volleyball Officiating Team

The refereeing team in a volleyball match consists of several officials:

  • First Referee: Sits or stands on a referee’s platform by one of the posts, providing a clear view over the net (approximately 50 cm above). This official directs
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Handball Pitching, Dribbling & Footwork Drills

Pitching Exercises

Exercise 1: Pitching from a Stationary Position

Description:

Develop basic throwing technique without movement.

Starting Position:

All players stand behind the six-meter line in front of the goal, without a goalkeeper.

Task:

One student at a time throws the ball into the goal.

Variations:

  • Specify the target location for the pitch (e.g., top left corner).
  • Five students, each with a ball, position themselves behind the six-meter line (at specific offensive positions like backcourt and wing)
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Understanding Choreography: Motor Skills, Expression, and Body Movement

Understanding Choreography

Choreography:

Coreus: Space
Grafia: drawing, writing.

Usually, when talking about choreography, we refer to a set of exercises accompanied by music. However, this term encompasses much more, adding richness to the work.

Key Capacities in Choreography

  • Motor Capacity: This capacity enables the full development of the body in space and time, encouraging students to coordinate and evolve these three components.
  • Physical Capacity: Developing this capacity means developing basic physical
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Hurdling and Relay Race Techniques: Essential Tips

Hurdling Techniques

Approach to the First Hurdle

Technique:

  1. Check Out: Generally, run the distance to the first hurdle in eight strides. The starting position is similar to a sprinter’s, with the heel of the attacking leg placed behind.
  2. Attack on the Hurdle: Initiate the attack from a sufficient distance to clear the obstacle, allowing one leg to land quickly for continuation. The distance is usually from 2 to 2.20 meters before the hurdle, dropping to 1.10 or 1.20 meters after the hurdle. Do not exceed
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Emergency First Aid: Techniques and Procedures

First Aid: Essential Techniques and Procedures

First aid refers to the immediate, limited, and temporary techniques and procedures provided by a trainee, professional, or any individual with basic knowledge. It is given to those in need, typically victims of an accident or sudden illness, to preserve life.

Goals of First Aid

  • Preserve life
  • Prevent physical complications
  • Provide psychological support
  • Aid in recovery

Understanding Anatomy in First Aid

Anatomy is the branch of biology that studies body structures.

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Emergency Response: Roadside Accident Procedures

General Guidelines for Action in an Accident

  1. Protect the scene.
  2. Alert the emergency services.
  3. Assist the victims.

Protect the Scene

We must make sure the crash site is safe, and must care for our own safety and that of the injured:

  • Mark the area of the accident, especially if it is dark or if visibility is reduced (accident on a curve, fog, heavy rain, etc.).
  • Control the spectators of the scene; they normally clog and hamper relief efforts for victims. Organize who can help.

Alert Emergency Services

In any

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