Over the Net
By Jake Maddox and Tuesday Mourning
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Jake Maddox
Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.
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Over the Net - Jake Maddox
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1:Bad Practice
CHAPTER 2:Quitting?
CHAPTER 3:Unexpected Help
CHAPTER 4:Coach Nikki
CHAPTER 5:Frozen
CHAPTER 6:Ups and Downs
CHAPTER 7:Last Practice
CHAPTER 8:Great Advice
CHAPTER 9:I Know I Can
CHAPTER 10:Down to the Wire
About the Author
About the Illustrator
Glossary
The History of Volleyball
Discussion Questions
Writing Prompts
Other Books By Jake Maddox
Internet Sites
Copyright
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Chapter 1
BAD PRACTICE
The gym was filled with the sounds of bouncing volleyballs and talking girls. Half of Allie’s team was on one side of the net, and half was on the other.
Allie caught one ball as it sailed over the net. She stepped behind the line a few feet. Then she tossed the ball straight up into the air, about an arm’s length in front of her. She stepped forward and swung her right arm forward to serve.
Just then, Coach Anderson blew her whistle. Okay, girls, that’s enough,
she said.
Allie’s serve hit the net. Whoops!
she said under her breath.
Okay, everyone!
called Coach loudly. We’re going to split up and work on skills. Hitters and setters, get to the net. Other players, go to the other side and get ready to receive. Go!
Allie sighed. She was a hitter, but she had never been very good at it.
Her favorite part of volleyball was blocking. She loved to jump as high as she could, spread her hands out, and watch the ball hit them before it fell to the floor on the other side of the net. She especially loved the loud smack sound it made.
Spiking was her least