Beach rules and first steps
Understand the two-player game, scoring, contacts and the important differences from indoor play.
Beach volleyball
A dedicated place for two-player volleyball on sand. Start with the beach rules, take a complete practice to the court, or learn how to observe wind before choosing an adjustment.
Learn and practise on sand
Two people, one ball
Take an adaptable 45-minute session onto the sand, with easier options and a simple record of what happened.
Observe and practise in wind
Run a short observation exercise, change one thing and compare the next set of attempts.
Beach world rankings
Court setup and equipment
Keep the disciplines clear
These guides concern two-a-side beach volleyball. Indoor court zones, six-player rotations and indoor contact rules do not transfer automatically to the beach. Practice examples are adaptable coaching choices, not competition rules.