Volleyball｜beach fun : beach volleyball vs indoor volleyball

How many ball touches are allowed?

During the match, 2 teams compete against one another and each team has a maximum of 3 touches before hitting the ball back to the opposite side.

Unlike indoor volleyball which does not regard passive touch from blocking as hits, beach volleyball does. It means the block is regarded as the first touch, and the team only has 2 touches left. However, the player who made the block has the right to strike the ball on the second touch. 

How to score points?

The game is won by the first team who has 2 winning sets out of 3 sets. The first 2 sets are played to 21 points while the final tie-breaker set is played to 15 points.  A team must win a set with a 2 point advantage. 

When to serve?  

When the serving team misses the serve or loses the point, the right goes straight to the opposite team. Each player takes turns to serve according to the rotation system.  
Also keep in mind that 2 teams have to change sides every 7 points in the first 2 sets and every 5 points in the final set, so as to balance the game. 

Ball touch

The ball must be struck clearly or touched with the back of the hand; it must not be held or used a feint attack with fingertips or open hand. The ball must be hit cleanly.