Beach volleyball

In the warm season, many would like to combine business with pleasure and run under the scorching sun for the ball. Beach volleyball not only pleasantly diversifies the serene rest on the coast, but also helps to compensate for shish kebabs and other high-calorie delicacies, which are sure to accompany recreation in nature. The more often you play, the better you will get. In addition, you will perfectly develop coordination of movements and quick reaction. Yes, and give a load to the muscles more pleasantly in a fun team game, rather than alone running around the park with the player.

Beach volleyball: details

Beach volleyball, which has a second, less common name - scourge-will, is now very popular. On the good beaches there are certainly special areas that allow everyone to have fun and warm up, and even make a new acquaintance.

Such a game as beach volleyball is much simpler than usual: here all the rules are quite flexible, and even the ball can be beaten not only by hands, but in general by all that is necessary. You can play with at least two people, at least ten. The main thing in this case is only the presence of two teams. The goal of the game remains classic: you need to hit the ball for the net, on the side of opponents, so that they do not have time to fold it back, and the ball touched the ground.

There are a number of features that you should pay attention to in order to make the game pleasant and safe:

1. The size of the beach volleyball court should be about 16x8 m and divided in half by a high net. In this case, please note that the playground should not be asphalted or sown with grass: beach volleyball is exactly sand.
2. Sand for beach volleyball is worth a look before the game: if you notice there are various sharp pebbles, glass or debris of shells, it is better to abandon the game so as not to spend the rest of the day at the nearest trauma clinic.
3. The height of the net for beach volleyball is 2.24 m. It is not too low, but not too high. In a word, participants of any growth can easily throw the ball through such a height.
4. The ball for beach volleyball should be slightly larger than the standard ball.
5. The form for women's beach volleyball is your swimsuit. Some girls wear shorts, but you can do without them.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in this, expensive equipment is not required - you just need a great mood!

Beach volleyball: rules of the game

We will analyze the basic rules of beach volleyball, which will help you easily navigate the battlefield:

1. The ball is entered by the player who submits it from the corner position. Of course, the ball must fly over the net.
2. Players of one team can transfer the ball to each other only up to three touches - after that it must be given to the opponents.
3. Beat the ball the teams will be until the ball lands or the team is not mistaken.
4. When a team scores a goal, it receives a point and the right of submission.
5. The first server will continue to serve until the team makes a mistake in anything or does not miss the ball. Next, all serve in turn on the same principle.
6. The match consists of three rounds: the first two on 21 points, the decisive - only 15 (only if the result of the first two is a draw).
7. The difference in the score should be 2 or more points, so if the teams in the third round have an account 14:14, the game is not up to 15, and up to 16 points.
8. In each game, both teams have the right to a timeout of thirty seconds.
9. Teams must change sides periodically. In fact, this is usually done from round to round.

Having learned to play beach volleyball, you will gain self-confidence, learn what the spirit of competition is and will be much more interesting to spend time on vacation.