Silence all around the court
The only sound comes from players facing off

One-on-one or two-on-two
Strategy is far from abused

Down-the-line, up-the-alley
Countering each counter strike

A seldom groan or moan or grunt
Praying each swing is better than the last

Pure power evident in each calculated move
Shear elation in each successful shot

Yet after all the competition and battle
Bonds are formed on the court and off