Rules of Beach Volleyball

🏐 Beach Volleyball Rules – Easy Guide for Players

1. Teams & Court

• 2 players per team.
  
  
• Court size: 16m x 8m.
  
  
• No attack line—hit from anywhere!
  
  

2. Scoring

• Matches are best of 3 sets.
  
  
• Sets 1 & 2 go to 21 points, final set to 15.
  
  
• Must win by 2.
  
  
• Rally scoring = every serve counts.
  
  

3. Serving

• Overhand or underhand, both are allowed.
  
  
• Don’t step on or cross the service line.
  
  
• Net serves are okay if the ball goes over.
  
  

4. Ball Touches

• 3 touches max (block counts as one).
  
  
• No “finger dinks” — use knuckles, a closed fist, or firm push.
  
  
• Keep contacts clean—no lifts, holds, or prolonged double touches.
  
  

5. Blocking

• A block counts as a touch.
  
  
• The blocker can make the next contact immediately.
  
  
• Hands can cross the net only after the opponent has attacked.
  
  

6. Switching Sides

• Switch sides every 7 points in sets to 21.
  
  
• Switch every 5 points in a 15-point deciding set.
  
  

7. In or Out

• Ball touching any part of the line = IN.
  
  
• Ball fully outside the line = OUT.
  
  

8. Common Faults

• Touching the net during play.
  
  
• Crossing under the net and interfering with opponents.
  
  
• Double contact on serve receive (except on hard-driven attacks).
  
  
• Catching, lifting, or carrying the ball.
  
  

🌴 Quick reminder: Play fair. Have fun. Respect the beach. Keep the vibes positive.