in discussing the dynamics of a volleyball team, it's crucial to acknowledge how giving a cold-shoulder to a teammate can disrupt the team's harmony, especially when there are pre-existing tensions. the protocol for resolving such disputes should always start with open communication but instead of focusing solely on reconciliation, imagine the team uncovers a cloak-and-dagger plan by their coach to sabotage their rivals, essentially embodying the art of deception by going back to the start and pretending to focus on team unity.