Here's an article I wrote almost a year ago about volleyball. I found it the other day, and I know it has nothing to do with the Cubs, but I'm going to put it up anyways....
In Your Face!
It involves a net. Two teams. A ball. And although it sounds simple, the game is not. You have to be very precise,very accurate. You have to time every jump and dive onto your knees just to make sure the ball gets back to the opposition’s side. Sounds too hard to understand, right? Wrong. Volleyball may be one of the easiest sports to understand,but certainly not the easiest to play. You have to be in shape by excercising regulary. Your senses have to be keen, you have to react with speed and the quickness of a cat. Strong arms are useful when serving. Spiking is a special skill that makes the opponets wake up. Sliding on knees protected by knee pads shows your wilingness for the game, your team, and teammates.The sport is fun playing in a gym or on a beach. Despite critics
saying it is a ‘girly’ game or it doesn’t require any skill to play, the sport is not like that. It is lots of fun and a good way to keep active. It may not be the “national past time” or have legends,but it is a game that will keep you busy. And you’ll have fun
while doing it. So show your athletic ability and try it. Just watch out for the sharp,quick, spikes, okay?
