10 REASONS TO TRY VOLLEYBALL

1. Volleyball gets you in killer shape and gives you a killer bod!

You run, dive, jump, hit, squat, shuffle constantly and it's very fast paced. All this makes you get in tip-top shape.

2. Volleyball teaches you teamwork.

In my opinion, volleyball is the sport where solid teamwork is needed the most. It's a sport where not one person can just dominate the entire time. 

3. Volleyball is aggressive...

But doesn't require too much hard core running like basketball or soccer. That's reason enough why it's worth doing.

4. Volleyball is a very intense and high energy sport.

It's quite a nail-biting sport. However, that's what makes it fun. There are some amazing plays that get made under a lot of pressure. These pressure situations makes you course with adrenaline from excitement.

5. It's a sport where you cheer a lot.

You high-five, you yell and maybe even jump of excitement. You can't do that in all sports.

6. It's fun to be aggressive.

Blocking, hitting and getting a great dig is probably one of the best feelings.

7. Volleyball gives you awesome friends and teaches you to work hard!

You learn how to work together with your teammates and also be accountable for yourself to be at practices.

8. You get to still look cute but play tough.

It's a perfect balance

9. It's a commonly loved sport regardless of gender.

In addition, any time you are at the beach, there are always people playing.

10. You get to have really tall and really short friends.

Regardless of height, there is a spot for everyone on the volleyball court.

There is no doubt that volleyball is the best sport out of them all. From the practices, to the games, I could never get bored of it. You get to have fun and pass a volleyball around with your friends! There are also many spots you could play in. You could be a passer, a setter, a hitter, or an all-around player. I can’t think of any sport that tops volleyball.

Where I recommend you to practice this sport?

One of the best spaces to play and practice volleyball is the beach,
since it is an open space without restrictions, in which you can unwind without problems.

The top players

Annerys Victoria Vargas Valdez (born August 7, 1981 in Santo Domingo)

is a female volleyball player from the Dominican Republic, who won four

consecutive gold medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games.

In 2003 She won gold medal with the women's national team at the 2003

Pan American Games in her home town Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

In 2004 She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics for her native country which

finished in 11th place. In 2007 Playing with the Spanish team Grupo Murcia, win

the Supercup, Queen Cup and Spanish Superliga. In 2008 She participated at the

2008 Women's World Olympic Qualification Tournament, and her team finished in 4th place.

After winning with her team the gold medal at the 2009 NORCECA Championship qualifying

for the very first time to the 2009 World Grand Champions Cup where her team won the bronze medal.

And in 2010 She finished the 2009/2010 season of the Brazilian Superliga as the 4th best blocker.

Gilberto Alejandro de Godoy Filho, better known as Giba (born on December 23, 1976, in Londrina, Brazil), is a former Brazilian volleyball player, occupying the position of the libero (a player dedicated to defensive work). Considered by the general public as one of the greatest players of all time in this sport. He won 12 cups of the best in the world.

He began in the world of Volley in the Military Circle of Paranáde his hometown, then begins the passage through different Brazilian clubs, standing out in each of them and taking prizes in each of them both collective and individual. His greatest achievements are obtained as a member of the National Team of which he was captain for several years.

Equiptment needed

-Ball: The type of ball required in volleyball depends on the type and level of volleyball you play.
Beach volleyballs and indoor volleyballs vary in size, weight and composition.

-Net: The net divides the volleyball court into two halves. The height of the net

varies based on the age of the players and the surface being played on.

-Knee Pads: Indoor volleyball is tough on the knees. Most courts are on wooden

gymnasium floors, making knee protection a must.

-Other Equipment: Players of a team are uniformly dressed in jerseys, shorts, socks

and sport shoes. Jerseys of each team has a different color.

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When can we practice this sport?

You can practice this sport from September, until the end of May.

How to play volleyball

Volleyball is a team sport. The teams are separated by a large net. It has six players on each side of the net. Each team is allowed twelve substitution players. The game starts when the captain from each team decides which side of the court they will play on, by the toss of a coin, which also determines who will serve (hit) the ball first. The point of the game is to keep the ball in the air. The ball can be played with any part of the body, with a maximum of three strokes a team. If at any point the ball hits the floor, the side that the ball landed on it is a point for the other team. The objective of the game is to legally return the ball over the net in such a manner that the opponent’s team cannot make a legal return. The main causes of illegal plays are: holding, carrying, or lifting with the palm of the hands, four touches on one side, and two consecutive touches by one player. A regulation game is played with six players on the court. They are to rotate to serve in a clockwise direction when facing the net. The server will come from the right front position, serve, then play the right back position.

Where can we practice Volleyball?

Volleyball can be practised on the beach and in a court. The difference, apart from the surface of the ground and that it is outdoors, is the size of the field, in a court, the playing field is 18 meters long and 9 wide. On the beach it is 16 meters long and 8 meters wide. Both are divided in two by the net. Starting from the net, there is a 3 meter line that creates the attack area. Then, at 5 meters, there is another line, the bottom line that separates the defensive zone and the serve area. From the bottom line to about 3 meters is what is called free zone.