Beach Volleyball

Beach or sand volleyball has boomed in popularity during the past decade. Far from being a coast-only sport anymore, sand volleyball can be found everywhere from big city arenas to local city...

Footvolley is essentially the same as Volleyball except using any body part but the arms. ----Basic Rules---- Two Players Per Team Line is in No Reaching under the net

Beach volleyball is the warm weather variant of the popular world-wide sport. Although it's frequently thought of as a novelty that serves as something for surfer's to do when the tide is bad,...

For many, being a beach volleyball player may seem like a dream job. After all, there are not many other professions where you can get paid to hang out on the beach during the workday. However,...

A beach volleyball is slightly larger and slightly softer than an indoor volleyball. Beach volleyball is always played on a sandy surface, while indoor volleyball is typically played in a...

Beach volleyball is a sport that requires a player’s entire body be in tune. If your limbs and torso are not cooperating, you will not be able to properly hit the ball and your opponent...

Beach volleyball is a popular sport and great way to spend a day in the sun. You no longer need an actual beach, as sand courts are increasingly popular in city parks, and apartment and...

Finding the perfect place to work on your vertical and improve your spike can be a daunting task. If you live near a metropolitan area by a beach, it can be even harder to rent a volleyball court....

Along with tanning in the warm sun and splashing in the cold waves, one of the most popular things to do on the beach is play volleyball. You've watched many people play games, but are reluctant...

A line shot in beach volleyball is basically a shot that flies parallel to the sidelines after leaving the hand. This is one of your standard shots that can be employed with a great deal of force...

An angle shot, most often referred to as a cut, is an offensive attack with the ball that generally moves at an extreme angle. Typically, this sort of shot can be easier to hit as there is...

Mastering the serve in beach volleyball will make your game more competitive. Since you can only score when you're serving, it's critical to developing a good offensive game. When serving, you...

The same rules apply as in the indoor game - you've just got a ton of sand slowing you down.

"With beach volleyball, you have to get your sand legs by being on the beach all the time," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Get used to moving around on a softer, more uneven...

"People sometimes forget where they are," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Remember, you're on the BEACH! Nothing beats a 20- to 30-minute soft-sand run during a killer sunset."

"Chemistry is a major part of success in any team sport, so look for that first in a volleyball partner," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player.

"Getting sand in your mouth is all a part of the game. It comes with the territory, so you need to get over any fear of spitting in front of crowds and on TV," says Rob Heidger, pro beach...

"Six-packing an opponent has nothing to do with giving him beer," says Rob Heidger, professional beach volleyball player. "A 'six-pack' is when you deliberately hit the ball so it smacks your...

The spike - sending the ball forward and downward over the net by striking it overhead with an open hand - is a player's most powerful offensive weapon.

"Blocking well is a combination of body positioning and timing," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "I like to count 1,001 as soon as the hitter jumps, then go up for the block. 'Late...

A volleyball player's most important skill is bumping - passing a volleyball by bouncing it off his or her extended forearms.

A set - the act of snapping the ball upward with two hands to set up a spike - is the hardest of volleyball's fundamentals to master. Here's how to do it correctly.

"A good jump serve uses the same skills and techniques as a good spike," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "In fact, Europeans call it a 'spike serve' because it is so similar to...

"Most reputable sporting goods stores carry at least a couple name-brand volleyballs," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Ask a sales rep to recommend a particular ball for your needs...

"It's always a bummer to go to the beach with friends fired up to play a game and arrive at a court with no net," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Buy your own, and you'll feel more...

"After hammering some balls at your opponent, when they are scared and back on their heels, you have set them up for the dink," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player.

"In the indoor game you can run different lineups, or sets, as they're called, to take advantage of your players' skills," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "The two most common sets...

"A good cross play will make your opponents think they are staring at a popcorn machine," says Rob Heidger, pro beach volleyball player. "Lots of players 'pop' up and down and the true hitter...

"If your partner has been having a hard time putting the ball away and your opponents are keying on his bad defense, then it's a good time to call the 'Over on Two' play," says Rob Heidger, pro...

"A common mistake is for people to hit at a spike, which causes the ball to fly away, when they should really be absorbing the spike to slow it down and give their partner time to set," says Rob...