R+b star Ciara leaped at the chance to make her movie debut in teen volleyball comedy All You've Got, because it gave her the chance to relive her athletic youth.

The 20-year-old was a promising athlete before swapping the sports arena for the recording studio.

So All You've Got - about the struggles of two competing volleyball teams - was the perfect opportunity for her.

Ciara says, "I was an athlete before this, and now I'll add volleyball as one of my hobbies to do."

She was also eager to put her singing credentials aside and show off her other talents, adding, "I'm also happy that it didn't involve my musical talents. When people see me on the screen, I want them to be able to discern the difference between when I'm acting and when I'm making music. That's my goal."