Going to give the knees a try!

I am going to play wallyball tonight for the first time since November. My outing in November is the main reason I have taken up the weight-lifting/exercise project, as my left knee was swollen for more than a week following our games. It was the first time I had played in over a year, and I felt my physical condition was the main problem for my knee problems. So what could I do, but start a conditioning program to improve the strength in my legs. I decided to tie golf into the workouts to hopefully inspire others that conditioning could also be a way to improve your golf game.

Wallyball is volleyball played inside of a racquetball court with 3-4 players on each team. You can use the walls to hit your shots, but only one wall before it hits the floor or the other team touches the ball. Two walls would disqualify the shot and the ceiling and back wall are out of bounds as well. Games are played to 15, you must win by 2 and you can only score while serving. Players are not allowed to touch the net at any time or the point is awarded to the other team.

The ball is not a normal volleyball, as it is made of the same material as a racquetball but it is the size of a volleyball. Games can be very fast-paced and the ability to judge bounces off the walls is a great advantage in the game. Height and/or jumping ability are very advantagous as well. Height, I don't have, but I can jump fairly well.

The constant shock I put on my knees with the jumping and moving caused the swelling, and basicly it was my body saying "don't do this anymore unless you have me prepared!" I'm not 100% sure I'm prepared, but I do want to know where I stand.

Tomorrow we will find out if I can "stand!"

"PRO"