My Volleyball Journey

Hello, my name is Midnight and my blog is going to be about my volleyball journey. Volleyball is my favorite sport to play. I never played with a team in high school or middle school. It’s a hobby I enjoy doing with my friends and family. It’s also something I always want to get better at. 



It started with high school. The only time I played was with my friends. We would play in a circle, or get into teams and pretend there was a net. I was never really good. I was only good at passing. I used to watch videos on how to get better, for example; how to serve overhand, how to spike, and how to set. I would practice in my backyard. The summer after my junior year, I went to volleyball camp with my cousin. It was a pretty fun experience. We were taught techniques and tips. When senior year was coming, I wanted to try out for the girls volleyball team. Sadly I didn’t make it, but that didn’t stop me from playing. 




During lunch break, I would play volleyball with my friends. This time, we had a net. Even though I went to volleyball camp, I still didn’t improve much. But the more I played, the more I got better. I was able to get my approaches in and became better at hitting. Every lunch break I would play because I wanted to get better and to have fun. Over the summer, there was this small volleyball league we get to play every Wednesday. Me, my family, and my partner were a team. There were only three teams, including us. I was able to hit and have good saves. Although I made mistakes, I didn’t quit. My team and I won the tournament. We earned a trophy. I am very proud of myself for improving.



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