But none of this seems to affect the regular rhythm of a typical day, which includes tropical cocktails, fruit shakes, tanning, the occasional afternoon beach volleyball game and, for the actively inclined, just about every imaginable water activity known to man.

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Wednesday's 118-110 loss to the Bobcats had the urgency of a pick-up volleyball game in the August sun.

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The boys watched a volleyball game on TV, and Taiga waved a flag enthusiastically each time the ball went out of bounds.

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In the evening there is a game of volleyball.

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It makes sense that the prince would have an affinity for the game: his father is the inspiration for a bit of beach volleyball slang "Prince of Whales" that is used to describe players who spike the ball forcefully.

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The main section is about 4 feet deep the perfect height to string up a net for a volleyball game.

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Likewise, men's and women's volleyball at the collegiate level aren't even the same game, experts say.

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Cariocas come to pose, hang out with friends and get active, whether it is a strenuous game of beach volleyball or a gentle stroll along the boardwalk.

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The grounds include a formal sunken garden that the family used as a volleyball court when their children were young, a carriage house that doubles as a game room and a gazebo.

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