VOLLEYBALL
Good afternoon to my dear teacher and my dear friends. Today I’m going to be talking
about volleyball. Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of siz players are separated
by a net. The objective of the game is to score points by hitting a ball over the net and into
the opposing team’s court. Players can use any part of their body to hit the ball, but it must
not touch the ground on their side. The game is played in sets, and teams needs to reach a
certain number of points to win a set, often called matchpoint, which is 21 or 25. Volleyball
can be played indoors or outdoors and it requires teamwork, strategy and athleticism. The
beauty of volleyball not only lies in its fast-paced nature but also communication that occurs
between teammates.
I have started this sport as a hobby because of the school’s sports meet. Taking part in the
match and practicing together as a team was beneficial for my mindset and health. I was
able to strengthen my muscles and reboost confidence. Taking up challenges as a team, and
practicing all day made me improve my social skills and increase flexibility and agility. Ever
since that day, I have started playing volleyball everytime I hung out with my friends and it
was always so fun. It enhances energy levels and lifts up your mood. I have had this hobby
for half a year but every single day of me playing it was memorable and I will never regret
playing that sport.
There are many memorable moments that have occurred, for example, when we had our
match for sports meet U19, there was so much tension, but we kept serving and we kept
gaining points nonstop, and the motivation from our teammates kicked in and we scored
the final point. However, there were also disastrous moments, for example, I have gotten
hit by the ball many times, but we don’t talk about that. Playing volleyball in the lunch time
created many memories with everyone.
There is specific equipment needed when playing, for instance, the volleyball should be
lightweight and be made easily for serving or receiving. Safety equipment is required, such
as ankle pads and knee pads to prevent any injuries while playing. If volleyball is played
indoors, then the floor should be made out of wood so that there is good bounce and
reduce injury risk. There should be a lot of space around the court to allow players to move
freely.
Volleyball is a sport that is shared among all teenagers who have the desire to strengthen
their flexibility and agility and swift movement. This started getting common in our school
months ago and almost everyone in my class started playing it. There are many difficulties
and drawbacks while playing volleyball. There is a high risk of injuries when getting slipped
and jumping to receive or block the ball. If the team has a small number of players (less than
6) then you would not have a complete team. If there is less space on court, teammates will
likely bump into other players and the ball has a high probability of going out.
Overall, volleyball is a fun and engaging sport. This sport has been considered my top
favourite hobby after dance and I will never leave it. Thank you for listening!!
VOLLEYBALL