Fun on the Volleyball Court

Everyone played volleyball in gym  class at some point or another.  You may have even played it  through high school up to  college. Most adults seem to lose  touch with the sports that  initially got them moving, but  now is the perfect time to  rediscover your long-lost hobby.

One of the best things about  volleyball is that there are so  many different places to play.  Most gymnasiums and recreation  centers have their own volleyball  courts, but you can also find  volleyball nets at parks and  beaches as well. It’s not  uncommon to find a pickup game of  volleyball going on at your  favorite outdoor location.

The sport revolves around three  basic moves: bump, set, and  spike. There are two teams of six  that compete against one another  for point totals. The goal of  each team is to prevent the ball  from hitting the ground, and  there are numerous rules within  this framework that shape the  game as we know it today.

In professional or organized  games, a referee supervises the  event and decides on points and  fouls. Players wear special  uniforms and kneepads so that  they can dive to hit the ball.  But in backyard volleyball, there  are no such rules! It’s up to you  and Uncle Harry to fight over who  got that last point.

There are many ways to play  volleyball, from the  light-hearted games to the  serious competitions. But either  way, it is a hobby that many  enjoy and continue to play  throughout their adulthood. So  what do you think? Game…set…match!