Hailey Lopez ’29
EE Staff Writer
When I’m playing volleyball, I feel nervous and excited, but mostly excited, because it encourages me to do my best. People might think volleyball is easy, but once you start to play, it’s not how most people imagine it to be. For example, you have to serve the ball in a certain direction, communicate with teammates, and make sure you hit the ball on time.
I think knowing these things about volleyball is really important because if you don’t do most of them, it gets hard, and you probably won’t do as well, which can cause your teammates to get upset or mad. That could result in arguments with your teammates. Communicating with your teammates is really important because you can let each other know when you’re going to get the ball. For example, you can say things like “I got it!” or “Mine!” You should be able to trust and depend on your teammates so you can win many games together. Working together can improve your chances of winning and getting better in volleyball.
The more you practice volleyball, the better you get. For example, playing with your teammates after school on a court helps you prepare for your upcoming games. Some things that you can practice in volleyball are serving, passing the ball, setting, and spiking. If you practice a lot, playing will get ten times easier.
In my opinion, volleyball is really fun because you get to take out your energy, it’s a fun after school activity, and you get to meet new people. Volleyball can be a lot of work, but at the end of the day, it’s one of the most important and fun sports you can play because winning at the end makes it worth it. Playing volleyball takes a lot of hard work because you have to believe in yourself, have good communication, and be confident. Making mistakes or messing up is okay because you’re still learning, improving, and trying your best.
If you keep trying your best, that’s what makes you a better volleyball player and teammate. The whole point of volleyball is to play fair, run around, and score points for your team. Practicing volleyball is really important because you can work on your game, communication, and overall skills. It’s also important to be active and stay on track, because if you’re not paying attention, that can cause the point to go to the other team. Volleyball is a way to grow and show team effort because you can learn to believe in yourself and trust your teammates while staying focused and active. Learning how to work together as a team is also important because everyone’s job is to try their best to win the game