Beach Volleyball
June 19, 2008
Although it shares the same name, beach volleyball is very different from volleyball played on the court. A lot of people assume that if they are good at playing volleyball on the court, they will then be good at playing volleyball on the sand, this is just not so.
One of the biggest differences between beach volleyball and volleyball on the court is the number of people playing in a game. In professional beach volleyball there are only two person teams on opposing sides. If you are just playing for fun and recreation, you can have nine players as in court volleyball, but the pros only have two person teams. This of course makes the play that much more difficult. Instead of having the bump, set and pass done by three people, you have to make it work with only two.
In addition to the more challenging play due to lack of numbers on your side of the net, there is also different rules and a whole different level of play. Beach volleyball requires a very different skill level and uses different muscles. You have to be able to move a lot faster, jump and be strong enough to power a spike from the middle of your side of the court. It truly is a sport that requires a very astute level of agility and speed.
The sand tends to slow the players down, it is not possible to run and move as quickly through sand as it is on a flat surface like a court, not to mention that with only two people on a team you have to do a lot of the work that you usually rely on your teammates for.
The muscle strength it takes to play beach volleyball is also a lot more challenging. You use different muscle groups and move them in a different way than on a court. Professionals that do this for a living and competition practice for years before they are ready to compete. It takes years of doing drills, muscle building and hard work to be able to vie for a spot in the leaders’ board in beach volleyball.
Going for the ball in beach volleyball takes incredible stamina and learning to predict when and where the ball is going to fall on your side of the court takes a lot of work and practice. It is not just fun in the sun to those who take beach volleyball seriously; in fact it is a highly competitive and skilled game.
Do you have a question? Ask here or add your Comments below.
Have You Read These Related Stories?
Recent Articles
Cheap Vacations
Packing for traveling, sounds good but thinking of a expenditure can make a bit disappointment. The fun can’t be enjoyable if you go out and all the time you are busy in calculations
Plan Your Winter Holidays
It’s amazing when we think of going for a long holiday especially winter season. This season demands a bit more effort and money. If you are planning to take your family members then you need special preparations
Craig A UK Box Office Sensation In His Second Bond Role
Grabbing £15.5 million between its opening last Friday and Sunday night, Quantum of Solace broke UK box office records in its debut week
Family Outings
Outings or trips are always fun. It is fun if outings are with friends and it is even more fun when it is with the family.
Camping with Kids
Camping is one of the sweetest memories anyone can have when they look upon their life at a later stage. It is very important to organize camps and picnics
Comments
Got something to say? Join the conversation and leave a comment below.
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!