Beach Volleyball

"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...

"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 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...