How to Play Beach Volleyball

NVL Official Game Ball

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:51:35 +0000

The NVL official game ball is now in and a little overpriced at $60 dollars a ball. The NVL beach volleyball is blue, red and white and looks pretty good but the price is going to hold people back from buying it until it drops down to around $40 dollars where it should be priced.

Want to know where to buy the NVL game ball?
Be expecting the price to go down and look for it on Amazon for the best buy.

Some info on the new Wilson NVL beach volleyball official game ball:
Merchant SKU: 100-0001
It’s the official NVL competition ball
It feels the same as the old yellow AVP official game ball, so I would recommend just buying the old ball until the price of the new NVL ball gets lower because these balls don’t cost more than $10 dollars a piece to make in some other part of the world.

Volleyball Hoodies

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:14:50 +0000

Need a volleyball hoodie for the winter time? Check out the ORViN volleyball sweatshirts below. All ORViN apparel beach volleyball clothing ships for free for a limited time.

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Beach Volleyball Sunglasses

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:00:57 +0000

ORViN apparel just came out with some new neon rubberized sunglasses for beach volleyball players. These beach volleyball sunglasses have an 80′s retro look that goes great with an awesome tank top. Check out their selection of super soft beach volleyball shirts for men and women in both crew neck and v neck styles. They also make volleyball sweatshirts for the winter months. So you can rock a sweet ORViN soft thermal hoodie on those chilly nights. ORViN Apparel has everything you need to create cool beach volleyball outfits.

ORViN Beach Volleyball Apparel

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:55:54 +0000

ORViN apparel is a beach volleyball clothing line that makes clothes for the true beach volleyball player. True beach volleyball shorts will be a type of 4 way stretch boardshorts that allow for maximum movement and they will never snag on the knee. So how does ORViN apparel accomplish the no snag dilemma? Simple, they just make their beach volleyball boardshorts a little bit shorter. With a 19″ outseam, you will never have them get caught on the knee thus restricting your movement. The problem with other short beach volleyball board shorts is that they don’t stretch and become very restrictive.

The sport of beach volleyball has needed a clothing company that makes clothes that are stylish and performance friendly. A few companies have tried but they would only do one or the other. But, now you can play in comfort and style. ORViN makes super soft t shirts and v necks as well, so you can hit the sand in style. Look for this brand to start popping up on many of the pros in the near future. They are your store for beach volleyball stuff.

Beach Volleyball T Shirt and Hat

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:28:54 +0000

We have the coolest retro volleyball hat and beach volleyball shirt you will find anywhere on the internet.

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You won’t find a shirt softer than these! They are amazing soft and made of cotton and polyester. The beach volleyball hat is a one size fits all but some are made a little bit smaller than others. Send us an email if you want one a bit smaller.
These two items are 2 of the best looking volleyball attire that you will find anywhere online. We have the ultimate in beach volleyball clothing. Find more beach volleyball shirts at ORViN Apparel.

Beach Volleyball Court Dimensions

Sat, 01 May 2010 07:42:32 +0000

The official AVP beach volleyball court dimensions are:

8 Meters by 16 Meters.

When playing in the sand you have to use beach volleyball lines that are made of webbing. It is preferred that you get the 2 inch webbing because they are easier to see and look more professional.

This goes for all outdoor volleyball when playing 2 on 2 either in sand or grass.

Indoor volleyball court measurements are 9 Meters by 18 Meters.

If you are not aware of how big a meter is it is 3.28 feet, so 8 meters is 26.24 feet. This means that each side of the net is 1 meter narrower and 1 meter shorter. This allows 2 people to better defend their side of the net while on defense and makes for more interesting rallies for the players and fans. It just doesn’t make any sense to play on the same size of court that takes 6 people to defend when you only have 1 blocker and 1 defender.

Another good tid bit of information to be aware of is the official net height, unlike the beach volleyball court size, the beach volleyball net height is the same as it is for indoor volleyball for men and women.
Men’s Net Height = 7’11″ 5/8 inches
Women’s Net Height = 7’4″ 1/8 inches

See our Tandem 2 Inch Court Lines- Webbed

2010 AVP Fort Lauderdale Tournament

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:40:44 +0000

The 2010 season is already starting and the qualifiers are going on today. There have been a lot of changes in some of the top teams in the AVP this season. Casey Patterson and Ty Loomis split up after 1 short season together where they won 1 tournament in 2009. Ty Loomis is playing with Matt Prosser and Casey Patterson is playing with Kevin Wong, making them 1 the tallest team on tour. They both stand around 6’7″ which means that opposing teams are forced to serve the tall player. They both side out very well and have amazing ball control. They are going to be a very hard team to beat in 2010. Casey may be better at defense than he is at blocking which means that they will be strong on offense and defense. Look for them to be in the top 4 this season.

Another player to watch from Utah is Bryan Stewart. He measures 6’5″ but has one of the most impressive blocks on the AVP. He is a new player but saw a little success last year and is looking to make much more money in 2010. He is starting the season off by playing with Daniel Dalanhese who is also from Utah. They have a very difficult starting position in the Fort Lauderdale tournament by playing against Ty Loomis first and then against team giant, Casey Patterson and Kevin Wong. Action starts tomorrow for all of the pre-qualified players.

Beach Volleyball Baja Hoodie

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:25:34 +0000

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The AVP colors are yellow, black and white as you probably already know. We are proud to bring you the official beach volleyball baja hoodie. We are the only place you can get it online and they are on sale for this month. It’s a perfect way to show off your beach volleyball skills while keeping warm on the beach. Shop more volleyball hoodies at ORViN Apparel.
Orvin Apparel has a plethora of beach volleyball apparel.

Beach Volleyball Rules

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:03:00 +0000

Here are the basic beach volleyball rules that you need to know:

Not Allowed:

Open-hand tips
Setting the serve
Doubling the set
Side setting over the net

The most common mistake of new players is the setting. They set the ball with their hands too often and in times when it is illegal. There are sometimes that a set is okay but only if it is perfect, like on a free ball that is not hard driven. It is not against the rules to set a ball that comes over net but you have to do it with more perfection than a normal set that your partner passes to you. This means that if you don’t have perfect nectar hands, don’t ever set the ball with your hands when playing outdoor volleyball. You need to just arm set until you practice enough to have clean sets with no spin.

When blocking, if you touch the ball it counts as 1 of your 3 hits. This is not like indoor where you get 3 more touches after the block. This is another big difference to get used to.

You may go under the net all you want as long as it doesn’t interfere with the players on the opposing team.

Other than those rules most of the other rules still apply. You always do rally scoring but you go to 21 and then the 3rd game is to 15.

There are side switches every 7 points so that nobody is stuck with the bad wind side or the sun in their faces for a whole game.

Outdoor Volleyball Nets

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:49:07 +0000

Looking for a new outdoor volleyball net system or just the net? We have you covered and we will help you decide which one to get depending on your level of play.

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There are net systems that you can set up in the grass for recreational fun with groups of people. These are perfect for a day at the park or company party. They come with rope volleyball lines and are usually set to the larger court size because it is assumed that groups of people will be playing.

Beach Volleyball Nets

For the more competitive athletes there are beach volleyball nets designed to take a beating while staying very tight. They cost more money than normal outdoor volleyball nets because they are enforced with a metal wire across the top and bottom. They also have wooden dowels. The steel cable is made so that you can tighten the net as much as you desire.