Danielle Ryder
Physics 211X
Professor Newman
22 November 2004
Physics is used in almost
everything we do throughout our everyday lives. Sports are almost
entirely composed of the physics of the
human body in order accomplish the performed action. Volleyball is a sport which has physics at the
heart of the game, understanding the physics of the game actually
allows a player to improve and become more efficient and effective in
his or her game. This webpage gives insight into how the rules of
physics can be used and are essential in the game of volleyball in all
aspects of the game including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and
blocking. Volleyball is a game of contant projectile motion with
various types of contacts involved in each aspect of the game.
Serving
Passing
(Digging)
Setting
Hittting (Spiking)
Blocking
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