Grass Doubles Volleyball

I ended up playing in a reverse coed grass doubles draw tournament today. That's reverse coed as in male/female doubles partners competing on a women's height net. Draw, as in drawing for partners for each game. I had not originally set out to play, having been asked a week earlier and me declining for various reasons. I woke up a bit later than usual on a lazy Sunday morning, and made my way to the park just to watch and mingle a bit. It was just before noon, and dressed in protective motorcycle gear, I hoped to leave before the heat arrived (forecast for 100 degrees).

As soon as I dismounted and approached the group, I was informed that I arrived in time to sub for a player. My friend John had reinjured his healing calf, and opted not to continue playing. Long story short, I had an enjoyable outing and played 5 games, winning 3 of them. I haven't played any doubles volleyball since last October and felt fine.

I was fortunate that at 6:00 in the evening and temps hovering just below the century mark, I lived just over a mile from the park. It sure gets hot here in the valley!