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August 10, 2004
The morality of volleyball
While playing volleyball this evening, it seems that a moral code of conduct was brought to light...
The volleyball code of morality:
--On the second hit, always set (it is the moral decision).
--If you call the ball, just hit it (it does not matter how, or in what direction... it just matters that you do, in fact, hit the ball)
--Use two hands whenever applicable. (it is not moral to dig the ball with one arm when another is available... if you do, in fact, only have one arm, hey bud, use it for all it's worth.)
--Trash talking OR talking about trash is an acceptable delay of game.
I think these are the basics, I believe there may be more boundaries that constitute true morality... if I have missed anything vital, please comment.
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***Quote of the day: "Good presence of mind." From Pat to Megan, taken as a compliment.
***Concept stolen outright from unamed source
Posted by Angelina at August 10, 2004 11:32 PM
Comments
In addition...
Do not call the ball if it is on the opposite side of the court! (Calling a ball clearly in another player's zone is outright immoral.)
Posted by: Megan at August 11, 2004 11:45 AM
Trying to spike the ball on a return from the other side is definitely immoral. No gray area there.
Posted by: two hands at August 11, 2004 02:21 PM
Hey now, two hands. I did that in a fit of passion for the sport. Anything done with divine inspiration should not be questioned in it's morality.
Posted by: Megan at August 11, 2004 03:23 PM
Agree... if you are inspired and do not do what you are inspired to do, that is definitely immoral.
Posted by: Angie at August 11, 2004 04:59 PM
Whoa, inspiration? We're definately veering into relativism, here.
Posted by: Pat at August 12, 2004 09:11 PM
no spiking it WHILE it's on the other side of the net (by way of over/through the net)... if we stick by these rules you will get plenty of spikes in without stealing them from the other side.
Posted by: alisa at August 16, 2004 06:28 PM
no spiking it WHILE it's on the other side of the net (by way of over/through the net)... if we stick by these rules you will get plenty of spikes in without stealing them from the other side.
Posted by: alisa at August 16, 2004 06:28 PM