Beach volleyball blog
Guides, rules and tips to help you play more, improve faster and find courts and partners near you.
Beach volleyball court dimensions (official FIVB sizes)
Official beach volleyball court dimensions, 16 by 8 metres with a net at 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women, plus net heights by age, line widths and how to mark out your own court.
Jul 10, 2026Beach volleyball glossary: 75 terms every player should know
A plain-language beach volleyball glossary of 75 terms, from ace and cobra to pokey and side-out, so you can read the game and talk like a sand veteran.
Jul 10, 2026Beach volleyball rules explained (2026 guide)
Beach volleyball rules explained for 2026, teams of two, three touches, sets to 21 and the FIVB faults every player needs to know before stepping on the sand.
Jul 10, 2026Beach vs indoor volleyball: 12 key differences explained
Beach vs indoor volleyball compared across 12 key differences, players, court size, scoring, the ball, ball handling, blocking and the wind, plus tips for indoor players moving to sand.
Jul 10, 2026How to play beach volleyball (beginner's guide)
How to play beach volleyball from scratch, the gear you need, the rules in two minutes, the four basic skills, how to position with a partner and where to find your first games.