Maya Heydarova

REASONS OF INJURES IN VOLLEYBALL AND THEIR PREVENTION

Abstract. The article is devoted to the prevention of injuries of volleyball players. The reasons for their specific damage and prevention ways are being analyzed. It is noted that volleyball players’ most common injuries are upper and lower limbs, ligaments, tendons, feet, hands sprains of muscles, torso, shoulder, calf joints, foot their claws are worn, muscle spasms. To ensure safety and prevent injuries while playing volleyball the importance of following certain safety rules is emphasized. It is highlighted that while paying attention to the movement of the opponent and responding in time, warming up muscles, joint mobility and to increasing the amplitude, performing technical movements and technique correctly, using correct, specially selected uniform and shoes-all these are actions necessary to prevent injury.

Keywords: injuries of volleyball players, ankle injuries, knee injuries, shoulder and back injuries, ligament sprains, joint dislocations, prevention.