Volleyball Craze (How to Play Volleyball)

     In our modern world, sports is in demand. Most of us love sports and tuning in to different sports channel. Hoping not to miss any match of our different sports team. Everywhere you go, you hear people talked about their favorite sports team and how great they were. Volleyball is one of the talked about sports and been very popular today. When you're watching a volleyball game, it makes you think that it's easy to play. When you're the one playing volleyball, you will realize that it's not a piece of cake. In playing volleyball, you must be strong, fast, smart, optimistic and do have perseverance and be happy. Since it's been popular today, here's some of the basic steps on how to play volleyball.

     Above all, in order for you to play safely, you have to wear the appropriate attire that includes a jersey or a simple shirt and a short shorts that will make you feel comfortable and look nice. First up, you have to be strong. Not only physically, but also emotionally. The game starts by tossing a coin to determine who will serve the ball first. When the server is in the service area already and the referee whistled, then the game is on! For you to hit the ball, you have to put your hands or fists together and make sure that your thumbs are stick to each other. Also, don't forget to bend you knees because you will get your force from it. And as the ball comes through your way, hit it as your shoulders go up together with your arms. In other instances, you have to swing your arms, but always remember not to swing your arms too much for it will cause the ball to bounce too high. Second, be fast! Always make sure that you're faster than the ball especially when you already know where the ball would go. Don't let the ball touch the ground cause if you do, the opponent will be the one to get a score. Say "MINE!" if you're sure that you will be the one to get the ball. When you said that, your teammates will let you hit the ball and gave it to the opponent's court. Third, be smart. Every player has it's own tactics to get a point. When the ball is in play, don't lose your focus in it. Inside the court, you have to play with your mind and body for you to win. Think of every player's move, don't let your court have open areas. Every player must be scattered inside the court for them to have their own areas not to let the ball touche the ground.

     The fourth step, be optimistic. Volleyball have three to five sets. If on the first set, your team didn't win, there's always a second and third set and it's a chance for your team to win. The score is usually up to 25 but in some games, it's only up to 15. Both teams will change courts when one of them have reached the desired score and the referee will signal to both teams to change courts. Don't lose hope and think positive, as always. Trust yourself and your teammates in every game, let your fighting spirit overcome your fears. The score is usually up to 25 but in some games, it's only up to 15. Both teams will change courts when one of them have reached the desired score and the referee will signal to both teams to change courts.
The fifth step, always have perseverance especially in training. If you want to be the best player you have to work hard and be patient. We can't do all things so we must appreciate what we can do. Learn to do better especially when you have mistaken and your team loses a point. And the last but not the least, don't forget to be happy and keep smiling whatever the result of the game was. Whether your team win or lose, you have to accept it within your heart and do better next time. All that matters is that you know in yourself that you did your best and your team is still the best among the rest.

     The game ends when the referee determined who wins. Then both teams will fall in line in the endline and will go to the centerline to shakehands or congratulate each other. Other teams, after the game, all of them will thank the officials and the opponent's team for a good game. This shows humility or humbleness for others and you team have the spirit of sportsmanship. For the summary of all,  in playing volleyball, you must be strong, fast, smart, optimistic and do have perseverance and have fun.