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
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)
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
Hurdling and Relay Race Techniques: Essential Tips
Hurdling Techniques
Approach to the First Hurdle
Technique:
- 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.
- 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
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.
Read MoreEmergency Response: Roadside Accident Procedures
General Guidelines for Action in an Accident
- Protect the scene.
- Alert the emergency services.
- 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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