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    Ken Lee Gregory Voigt ENS 303 May 9‚ 2013 Tennis Serve Introduction: The tennis serve is one of the most scrutinized athletic motions in all of sports. It is extremely complex and involves many parts that must move in synchronization in order to execute a proper serve. The mechanics of the serve need to be solid because there is a very slim margin for error. When done effectively a serve will have good placement and power to start the point where the server is in an offensive position and

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    Biomechanics II Practice Exam 1. Why is it important to video your subject from as far away as possible‚ and then zoom in? a) b) c) d) reduces parallax errors gives you the opportunity to better frame the picture helps stop you missing data makes no difference 2. What would the differential of angular displacement vs. time data give? a) b) c) d) angular acceleration vs. time angular velocity data vs. time linear displacement vs. time tangential velocity vs. time 3. Conventional NTSC video

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    Volleyball In 1895‚ William G. Morgan developed the game “Mintonette”‚ otherwise known as volleyball. He originally created this game for businessmen because of its lack of physical contact. Morgan adopted many aspects from several other sports such as the net from tennis. He also borrowed skills from basketball‚ baseball‚ and handball. One day while demonstrating the game‚ a comment was made that the game was more about volleying‚ resulting in the more modern name‚ volleyball. After the first

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    Basketball vs. Volleyball Two friends playing different sports argue which sport out of basketball and volleyball is better. Basketball and volleyball are very popular and well known sports that are important icons for entertainment purposes. Both sports were originated during the similar time period between 1891 and 1895. Although basketball and volleyball are excellent pastimes and seem like they have much in common they differ in how the players are positioned in the game‚ the scoring system

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    CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Volleyball was conceived by Williams J. Morgan of the Holyoke‚ Massachusetts YMCA in 1895 as a blend of basketball‚ baseball‚ tennis‚ and handball. Early rules called for a net 6 feet 6 inches from the ground and for a 25-by 50-foot court‚ and provided for the game to be played in innings‚ by any number of players on a side. Two teams from the Holyoke YMCA demonstrated the game at a conference of YMCA physical directors‚ and the sport quickly developed under their supervision

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    play volleyball you need to have calories in your body. Calories will help your energy levels in your body and make you play better. (Maximising Volleyball Nutrition‚ n.d.‚ About Sports) Carbohydrates Carbohydrates provide the main fuel in the body that helps you exercise. Some carbohydrates that you could eat are pasta‚ rice‚ potatoes‚ stuffing mix‚ bread‚ cereal‚ fruit and juice. All these foods help build up the carbohydrates in your body. Protein is very important‚ not just for volleyball players

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    Volleyball Object Project! The game of volleyball is a fun way to exercise and develop many athletic skills. It helps you develop eye hand coordination and fast reflexes. It can be played indoors and outdoors‚ including on sand. The game is played with a volleyball‚which is a soft light ball that is easy to hit and bump. While playing the game of volleyball‚ you need a ball that’s not too heavy or hard (like a basketball or football) which makes it easier to play the game.The volleyball helps fulfill

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    Volleyball Basic Rules | | THE SERVE( A ) Server must serve from behind the restraining line ( end line ) until after contact.( B ) Ball may be served underhand or overhand.( C ) Ball must be clearly visible to opponents before serve.( D ) Served ball may graze the net and drop to the other side for point.( E ) First game serve is determined by a volley‚ each subsequent game shall be served by the previous game loser.( F ) Serve must be returned by a bump only. no setting or attacking a serve

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    Practice and heart is the key to be successful at the sport. The team that can not pass the ball can not win the game. Learning to pass should be the first priority when learning to play volleyball. In order to achieve a volleyball pass you must get into the ready position‚ move to the ball‚ carry out the platform‚ and execute the passing motion. The first step is totally effortless: the ready position. Before the ball crosses the net‚ you should have your feet in a wide but comfortable stance

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    I would play volleyball in the court next to my house during get-togethers and parties. I was never good when playing against my older cousins and uncles‚ so far‚ they’re still better than me. Of course I’ve improved from swinging my arms and getting the ball over‚ but they still have more skill compared to me. Well‚ at least for now. Volleyball has always been interesting to me. Since I was a baby‚ we’d take family trips to California and I’ve been amazed by the beach volleyball players. It wasn’t

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