Volleyball

Quick Intro

Volleyball is an energetic, team-oriented sport built around passing, setting, and hitting the ball over a net with timing and coordination. Its fast rallies and cooperative style make it easy to learn and enjoyable for players of all ages and skill levels. Playing volleyball with friends and family encourages physical fitness, communication, and teamwork while creating a fun, supportive environment where everyone can participate. Whether it’s a casual backyard game, a beach match, or cheering from the sidelines, volleyball brings people together, strengthens relationships, and creates lasting memories through shared effort and friendly competition.

Rules of Volleyball

Volleyball is played with two teams separated by a net, each trying to send the ball over the net and into the opponent’s court. Teams are allowed up to three hits to return the ball, usually using a combination of bumps, sets, and spikes. Players rotate positions when their team wins the serve, and teamwork is essential to keep the ball in play and set up scoring opportunities.

Points are scored when the ball lands in the opponent’s court, goes out of bounds off the other team, or when a rule is violated. Games are played in sets, and the team that wins the required number of sets wins the match. Volleyball is fast-paced and easy to adapt for casual or competitive play, encouraging communication, coordination, and cooperation while keeping the focus on fun and fair play.

Helicopter exploration

Helicopter exploration

When I was working for a helicopter tour company, I had an opportunity for my kids to jump in and see the controls. I think I was just as excited as they were to get into one, haha.

Meteor Crater fun

Meteor Crater fun

They found some great ways to make it fun to learn about a big dent in the ground. And it sounds like they've updated the kids' area so we will have to check it out again

Soccer Summer

Soccer Summer

The summer Colton tried soccer and decided it wasn't really for him

My silly trampoline kid

My silly trampoline kid

This kid is always dressing up or creating a costume or plushie, so it's a common occurrence for him to be dressed up or have a plushie in his arms no matter where he is

Checking out a helicopter

Checking out a helicopter

I worked for a helicopter tour company in Sedona for a while and so my kids got a chance to climb inside and take a look.

Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ

Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ

Full Swing in Prescott Arizona has batting cages, arcade games, a trampoline bungee jump, and some snack foods. The last time I played softball was in high school, so it was fun to test out my skills. This is my 12 year old, who's never played on a team, trying it out.