The serve starts the action -- Volleyball was born in holyoke, massachusetts -- Volleyball is a global game -- Olympians go for gold -- Beach volleyball takes it to the sand -- The libero plays a special role -- Digs can save a team -- You don't need to be tall, but it helps -- Communication is the key to teamwork -- Volleyball is a great workout -- Volleyball has many variations -- Sitting volleyball allows all to play -- Fact sheet -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index -- About the author.