Here at the SOJC there is a class called Gateway. In this class we were challenged to create five different stories. Here is a look at my Photo Story of D1 Beach Volleyball player Ella Tyus.

Photostory

Photostory

Portrait - Ella Tyus, a 19-year-old out of Laguna Beach California, is a tremendous asset to the University of Oregon Beach Volleyball team. Tyus started her athletic career at age of 10, and will her continue as a division one duck. Last year, Ell

Action 1 - Ella, being a right side player, knows the tips and tricks to secure a point. As she goes up to hit the ball, she knows making a cut shot is very diffuclt for the other side to receive. In volleyball it is very important to keep the arm hi

Action 2 - Its not always that Ella gets to hit the ball and win a point. With Beach Volleyball being a three contact sport her partner may start off with the pass. With this being said, Tyus needs to ensure that she sets up a good set for her partne

Detail - Being back on the service line for anyone is very nerve racking task. Tyus has mastered a routine to make her serving experience stress free. Ella holds the ball, twists it in her hands and scans the other side, helps relax and locate where

Wide - With minimal clouds, the light blue sky overlooks the Eugene Amazon volleyball courts. The University of Oregon Women's Volleyball team chooses the "vollis" warm-up game as they prepare for a Wednesday practice.