Volleyball

One physical activity I participate in outside of school is volleyball. Volleyball covers multiple aspects of fitness, including, flexibility, muscular strength, and possibly a few variations of endurance. Starting with flexibility, volleyball players need to be agile, have balance, and be quick to the movement. When a ball is coming over the net as fast as it usually is, it is necessary that the player gets in the appropriate position to react to the ball, whether it be in a low athletic position

The place where I shine. Wood floors, loud whistles, bright lights, yelling coaches, two teams, one goal. The place where everything seems to make sense, where I feel most at home, a volleyball court. Playing volleyball for the past seven years has taught me more about building relationships and friendships with teammates and coaches, life in general but most importantly, more about myself than I could have ever imagined. Sharing 30 by 30 feet of floor with 6 other people doesn't seem like a difficult

always remember who introduced me to the game of Volleyball. It all started in the transitional days of middle school, in 7th grade, when I heard something on the announcements about Boys Volleyball try-outs. What I was contemplating at that moment as I sat there at the beginning of first period was something I would doubt and argue against to many other people in the years that followed; that Volleyball is a “girls’ sport.” As I now realize, the Volleyball that I play is anything but a girls’ type of

“Why do you pay so much for club volleyball?” To me, it’s not just another game and it’s not just 6 girls on a court. There is no better emotion than drilling someone in the face in a championship match, or the adrenaline rush of a 6’4 female swinging for your face and actually, it’s a perfect pass. After reading this essay, I hope you can acknowledge what I intend to “pay” for and what I gain as a student athlete from these experiences. I would not be who I am today without the loving and supportive

I enjoy. A majority of my free time is spent playing volleyball, working, or reading. To begin, I enjoy playing volleyball. I fell in love with the game in third grade, and I never looked back. For nine years, I have literally left my blood, sweat, and tears on the court. Whether I was playing on my school’s varsity team or on one of my many Junior Olympic (JO) teams, I was always one of the most dedicated girls on the court. As a volleyball player, you could consider me one of the underdogs. I

altitude and she swings. The crowd cheers, for the ball passed through each opponent at lightning speed and touched the court floor. This is the speedy, action-packed way volleyball is commonly played. Not only does volleyball have a fast play style, it has many other variables that make it a great sport. The history of volleyball started in 1895, much later than most people assumed (Boga 1). The basic rules would be set and are still used to this day. Later, in 1915, the sport would spread globally

2011 Illustration/Compare-Contrast Indoor and Beach Volleyball have gained immense popularity over the years. They’re both very fun sports that anyone at any age can enjoy. Although most people would think both sports are the same, the truth is they are very different. The environment, rules of play and the collegiate opportunities that many players have are a few of the main components that separate these sports. Indoor volleyball was invented in Holyoke Massachusetts by William G. Morgan

This Club season, I would like to improve my knowledge of the sport, understand how to be a supportive teammate, and develop into a better and more experienced volleyball player. The position I enjoy the most is the outside hitter. I am fond of this position because I am not only a skilled and talented hitter, but I am also useful in backrow. Therefore, an outside hitter is my desired position because I believe this is where I would be the most useful to the team. I would absolutely consider playing

adrenaline coursing through my veins that I wasn’t even weary. People were jumping up and down, screaming in victory, and clapping so loud I couldn’t hear myself think. I couldn’t believe that I had just won the State Championship volleyball game. My seventh grade volleyball team had a fantastic season. We had won every game except one leading up to the postseason. We were so successful since we worked well together. We exceeded in multiple areas on and off the court. After we won all of the Regional

can be a struggle sometimes because the rest of the team looks up to you, and respect you. A bunch of things can change how the team thinks of you, whether it be what you say or how you act. My senior year, I was team captain of the Lady Horns Volleyball team, and it is a year to remember. I will never forget that first game where our coach called me over for the coin toss. That moment I knew I had to be mature, and keep my head up because I was a leader for this team. It can be really difficult