Alright, so today I’m sharing my experience with setting up tennis volleyball game rules. Sounds kinda weird, right? That’s what I thought too when I first started messing around with it.
It all started last weekend. Me and some buddies were at the beach, had a volleyball net, but nobody felt like playing regular volleyball. Someone jokingly suggested we play tennis volleyball, and well, one thing led to another, and we were trying to figure out how to make this work.
First thing we did? Scrapped the traditional volleyball rules almost entirely. Let’s be real, trying to incorporate bumping and setting while also hitting the ball like a tennis serve is just asking for chaos.
So, we laid down some ground rules, kinda on the fly. Here’s the breakdown of what we came up with:
- Serving: Had to be underhand, like a tennis serve. No jumping overhand serves allowed, that’s just straight-up volleyball at that point. You get one serve. Fault it, you lose the point, simple as that.
- Hitting: You could only hit the ball with your hand. No forearms, no setting with your fingers. Think open-hand slap kinda thing. We figured this kept it closer to tennis.
- Touches: Each team got a max of three touches to get the ball over the net. This was tricky, cuz sometimes you misjudge it and accidentally punch it over on the first touch. We decided to be lenient, but generally aimed for three touches.
- Net Contact: Touching the net at any point during play resulted in a point for the other team. Standard volleyball rule, figured we’d keep it.
- Boundaries: We used the volleyball court lines as our boundaries. Out-of-bounds was out-of-bounds, no arguing there.
- Scoring: We played rally scoring to 21, win by two. Again, simple, easy to keep track of.
Honestly, the first few games were a complete mess. Lots of arguing, lots of accidental volleyball moves creeping in. But we stuck with it, adjusted the rules a bit as we went, and actually started having a ton of fun.
The biggest challenge? Getting used to not using forearms. That’s like, volleyball 101, right? But trying to slap the ball accurately and with power took some getting used to. A lot of shots went straight into the net or sailed way out of bounds.
Another thing we tweaked was the net height. The standard volleyball net felt a bit too high, so we lowered it a few inches. Made it easier to get the ball over, and kept the rallies going a bit longer.
By the end of the day, we were actually playing some pretty decent tennis volleyball. It was a good workout, a lot of laughs, and a fun twist on a classic beach game.
Things I learned:
- Adaptability is key. Don’t be afraid to change the rules to fit your group’s skill level and preferences.
- Communication is crucial. Especially when it comes to calling shots in or out, and who’s going for the ball.
- Don’t take it too seriously. It’s just a game, after all. The point is to have fun.
Would I recommend tennis volleyball? Absolutely. It’s a great way to mix things up and try something new. Just be prepared for a bit of chaos at first, and don’t be afraid to experiment with the rules. Have fun!
