This new volume in the Handbooks of Sports Medicine and Science Series summarizes the current state of knowledge in volleyball, presented in a very practical manner. Volleyball presents basic clinical and scientific information related to volleyball events drawn from the Olympic Summer and Winter Games, in a clear style and format. Volleyball covers basic and applied science, including biomechanics, the physiologic demands of volleyball, conditioning and nutrition. It looks at the role of the medical professional in volleyball, covering team physicians, pre-participation examination, medical equipment at courtside and emergency planning. It examines volleyball injuries, including prevention, epidemiology, upper and lower limb injuries, and rehabilitation. The volume also considers players who require special consideration: the young, the disabled, and the elite, as well as gender issues. Finally, it examines performance enhancement: ergogenic aids, vision training for volleyball, and sports psychology. Sports physicians, coaches, athletes and physical therapists will find this an essential guide for a popular sport, providing an authoritative, easily digested overview of the scientific principles and practical aspects of training volleyball players.