Sandy Still

Last night marked a month since my return to playing semi-organized volleyball. I got to play with the same woman I did last week.  We both appreciate that the other has basic volleyball skills so we want to stick together.  Again last night we played a number of formats ranging from 5’s to 3’s.  I felt more rust falling off my game as I am passing and setting better with an occasional hit mixed in there.  My serve for whatever reason has been good and getting better since day 1.

I also find myself being the most sandy player on the court.  I am hustling and diving throughout the two hour session.  It feels good to do so even after some of the impacts take me a few extra seconds to recover from than they may have in the past.  Again despite putting myself through some pretty tough play I found my body survived without major impact which is great news.  The ability for me to physically survive beach volleyball is also good for me mentally.  It’s just one of what I am expecting to be a long list of changes/improvements 2023 is going to hold for me.