Beach Dig's Volleyball Tips

USAV has sanctioned the international FIVB smaller 8mx8m court.
•     You switch sides within games. Wind, sun, and variable lighting on outdoor courts at night all point to the need for switching sides within games.  Rally games to 21 points or more switch on multiples of 7. Rally games to 15 switch on multiples of 5.

Faster, Higher, Stronger
The Wavelength of a Pro

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
Published: July 17, 2008

BEACH volleyball has sand, sun, skimpy clothing, sea spray and spirited, two-against-two action to recommend it. But not every would-be volleyball player has access to a beach. That’s O.K.

Ten Commandments of Beach Volleyball
By: Mike Dodd

1)    Communicate with your partner.

2)    Know the tendencies of the other team you are playing and keep mental notes.

3)    Watch the set to gauge the hitter’s options

4)    Hide behind the blocker until the hitter takes his eyes off you, then make your move.

Improving Your Competitive Edge | By Steve George
Capital City Volleyball Club website

What does it mean to compete? When someone is identified as "very competitive" or a "real competitor," what characteristics separate and identify that individual? Are there methods athletes can employ to improve or increase their competitive nature?
Coaches often talk about needing their players and teams to be more competitive, but are there sure fire, can't miss methods for developing more competitive players and teams. Simply put, if there was such a method, all coaches would be using it to help guide their teams to stronger performances.
A prominent component of competitiveness is mental and emotional toughness, which is defined in the book Mental Toughness Training for Volleyball as "the ability to consistently perform toward the upper range of your talent and skill regardless of competitive circumstances." Put another way, "mentally tough athletes think and talk tough, feel confident and energized, and perceive situations as being challenging rather than threatening." Does this sound like you, or are you someone who is more focused on the "Fear Factor": afraid of making errors, which leads to more and more errors?

Watch this video to learn the basic rules and strategies of Beach Volleyball.

Watch Part 2 Video to learn the "secret hand signals" of professional Beach Volleyball Players.....