Beach Volleyball

Here are some terms and techniques used when playing volleyball also with their definitions.

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 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...

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.

"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.

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.

"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...

"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.

"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...