- What is beach volleyball?
- Who is beach volleyball for?
- Advantages of playing beach volleyball
- Beach volleyball rules
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Beach volleyball is a sport that can also be practiced in the city. See what are the rules of the game and how much weight you can lose during an hour of fun. Invite your friends and play an exciting volleyball game in the sand!
Every summer there are more and more beach volleyball enthusiasts. With them in mind, holiday centers prepare sandy pitches and organize tournaments. You can also easily make a mini-pitch yourself, just bring 2 posts, a net and a ball to the beach. You will also need good company, because volleyball is a team game.
What is beach volleyball?
Beach volleyball is different from playing in a sports hall. The match is played by two teams of two. When playing in an open space, the greatest difficulty is the ball's flight path - its speed and direction depend not only on the strength of the player's impact, but also on … wind. The players play barefoot in bathing suits.
When joining the team, remember to wear a cap in the heat - it will protect you from the scorching and harmful rays of the sun. Before starting the game, apply a cosmetic with a high UV filter to your body.
Who is beach volleyball for?
These games are usually chosen by young and energetic people who like to spend their holidays actively. The game is so intense that you can quickly get rid of excess energy. The pace is imposed by the players themselves, so - when choosing teams - they should take into account their age and physical condition. It is a great form of exercise for people who have not exercised for a long time - joining every day for several minutes to play will quickly improve their form. It is also an ideal proposition for women who intend to lose a few extra kilos during the holidays. People with hypertension should avoid this game, however, especially in hot weather.
Advantages of playing beach volleyball
Moving in the fresh air has only advantages: it relaxes and stimulates. You will quickly oxygenate the body and improve circulation. Already after the first training you will feel relaxed and you will gain enthusiasm for the next challenges. You will be running, bending and jumping incessantly while playing the net.
As a result, you will model your figure: you will strengthen your abdominal muscles, slim your thighs and calves, firm your buttocks, and sculpt the shoulder line. You will not only lose weight, but also improvebody elasticity, you will deal with cellulite. During an hour of play, you can burn up to 500 calories! The hot sand will act like a natural foot scrub. In addition, you will get a golden and - importantly - even tan. By training regularly, you will increase the efficiency of your body, keep a shapely figure, rest and quickly relieve stress.
Beach volleyball rules
- The object of the game is to smash the ball over the net to the opposite side until it touches the ground.
- The ball is always put into play by the server (and sent to the opponent).
- The ball can be hit with the hands, hands and the whole body.
- Two players can hit the ball simultaneously.
- Once the ball is tossed up, it must be passed to another player - the player has 5 seconds from the referee's whistle to complete the service.
- The team - before punching the ball over the net - is en titled to a maximum of 3 strokes.
- The set lasts until one of the teams scores 21 points (with a minimum difference of 2).
- The team with the 2-set advantage is the winner.