Beach Volleyball Equipment
Volleyball Equipment
Beach Volleyballs
One thing that you may have noticed if you watched Olympic beach volleyball is that they used a different ball than the Wilson beach volleyball used in all the AVP tournament in the U.S. You might not be aware but outdoor volleyballs are very different than indoor balls. The outdoor beach volleyball is slightly larger, weighs less and should always be less inflated than an indoor volleyball.
Beach Volleyball Net
The volleyball net is the same height in the sand as it is for indoor. This means that it is 7’4 5/8″ for women and 7’11 5/8″ for men. This measurement is done from the top of levelly raked sand. You can see why with your volleyball training-how to jump higher is going to be a very important part of your game.
Beach Volleyball Court Lines
The size of the beach volleyball court is much smaller than indoor courts. If you go play at the beach the city usually provides the nets but you have to bring your own boundary lines. It’s best to get the good 2 inch thick out of bounds lines to take to the beach. Click the picture to check them out.
Volleyball Shoes
A great thing about playing sand volleyball is that you don’t have to waste money on volleyball shoes. Although sometimes the sand is very hot or very cold and you may choose to wear sandsocks. Sand socks are especially made for beach volleyball players to wear in the sand and protect your feet from harsh weather conditions.
Learning how to play beach volleyball can be very fun if you are able to practice with people at the same skill level or preferably a higher skill level. You will get better a lot quicker by playing with good experienced players. Remember to learn all the beach volleyball rules before you start trying to compete in the sand.
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