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Introduction Beach volleyball, I have often heard said, is an individual sport with team rules. When things are going your way, the court seems huge, the sand inviting and the opponents small and vulnerable. When you aren’t getting the rub...

The Current Situation Do you prefer hand setting or dig setting? It’s a question of identity for a lot of beach volleyball players. People are often either one or the other. It’s something that I get asked a lot about...

Work out Your Objectives What do you want to get out of the session? This is the number one consideration for me. I tend to structure my sessions around a goal. If it is a more advanced group, it might...

Lewie’s husky tones have resounded from TVs and computers across the world as one of the top international commentators in the world. He has covered some of the biggest games and events this year, including the World Finals in Rome...

Competition days often go by in a blur of refereeing duty, games, eating, rehydrating and travel. Tournaments are social occasions as well, a chance to see people that you haven’t seen in weeks/months/years; a chance to heckle or support from...

Today we have the pleasure of getting to know England defender Harry Jones. Harry, 22, is a regular on the UK Beach Tour, and has played internationally for England both at junior and senior level. Harry shares what’s on the...

In collaboration with Bloc Eyewear Essential pieces of beach volleyball kit… Let’s face it, there aren’t many. We don’t exactly wear a lot-for us guys, it can be as little as a pair of shorts (Speedos if you are Italian,...

What to bring to a tournament? Hi folks. I thought I’d do a little post on exactly what I bring to each tournament, from the big things right down to the little extras that can make all the difference. I...

We’re lucky to have Lee Parnell making a guest appearance on the blog today. Brightonian Lee is an excellent massage therapist, a keen beach volleyballer and the proud owner of Olive the dog. Lee offers massage therapy at the Body...

Which of the two major players in the beach volleyball scene produce the best ball? It’s a question that is being asked ever more frequently here in the UK, since Wilson’s partnership with the UK Beach Tour came into place...