Beach Volleyball for Beginners
Beach Volleyball for Beginners You're a weekend warrior! Stay fit and train hard during the week so you can hit the beach and play hard on the weekends. You've even have group of friends who are active and outdoorsy and this seasons recreation is beach volleyball. But the only balls you've served lately have been turkey meatballs with a side a marinara. We've got some HIP Tips for you to start the season off right so you can see your game improve. Who knows, maybe a tournament is in your future come August! 1. The Basics: Your team can hit the ball up to 3 times to get it over the net. The same player cannot touch the ball twice in a row. If the ball hits the ground inbounds on your side, the other team gets a point. 2. The Sand Factor: The sand will slow you down and tire you out more than you may expect. You will also notice your jumps more labored, and your hang time far less. But look on the bright side, diving for that game saving bump will hurt a lot less in the sand! Take small steps when setting up for a play to conserve energy. Long strides will diminish power. Stay on your toes too. Trudging around flat footed will slow your reactions. Another great think about sand is that it's forgiving on your joints. 3. Communication: It's a team game and most of the team is looking up at the ball. If you're going for the ball call it (mine!). If the ball is headed out, get vocal. Let your teammate know so they don't run for it. It's also great encouragement for the other players, especially if you don't know each other that well. Volleyball makes people fast friends. 4. Ball Contact: Serving is the backbone of this game. Grab a ball and head out with a friend on a weeknight to get some practice point your toes hips and shoulders in the direction you want the ball to go. Even if you're main jam is an under hand serve most people who are playing for fun will encourage you to keep hitting it over the net. Practice your bump making contact with the insides of your forearms and your set tossing the ball up with your finger tips. 5. Beach V-Ball Etiquette: A match is 3 sets or games. The first team to reach 21 points wins the set, 2 sets wins the match and the third tie breaker set is usually only played to 15. If you're looking to join a net with a group who has already claimed the space, you can ask for a challenge, but best to asses the competition before asking. If you've claimed your net with your group, keep the games continuous if the beach is busy. It's in bad taste to leave the net empty for long periods of time while taking breaks if others are waiting to play.
