I love the speed of volleyball, most of the times it's quick and if you blink you probably missed something. Each contact happens in less than a second, and still every player directs the location of the ball in that amount of time. Then there's Intensity. If you haven't seen a game go until 32-30, and see the energy on the floor and hear the noise from the crowd you're missing out. Personally winning such a set makes me feel like I could do anything. When I don't, it still keeps me wanting more. I am always trying to jump higher, hit harder, pass and set better, and serve in more different ways.
And I'd say it's one of the most team oriented sports in the world. Everyone has their job but you rely on everyone else to get your job done. Everyone is supportive of each other, I like the team chemistry the sport develops. We all get along good, we have a lot of enthusiasm and emotion.
Only in volleyball can you watch a match, then talk to the players, and probably meet for drinks later....to talk more volleyball :) It's really a big influence