Thu. Nov 7th, 2024

Beach Volleyball

Beach Volleyball is a very popular version of the Sport of Volleyball normally played on a beach, or a prepared area of sand.
The main objective of beach volleyball is to stop the ball hitting the ground anywhere on your side of the net with just three touches – whilst trying to make it hit the ground on your opponent’s side of the court.

A brief overview of the game includes:

  • An official beach volleyball court is 16m x 8m
  • Beach Volleyball is usually played by two teams of two players but it can be played by more
  • The server stands at the back of the court and can serve either over- or under-arm into the opponent’s side of the court
  • The opposing team is allowed a maximum of three touches on their side of the court before they must send the ball back over the net
  • The ball must be hit – not caught
  • The match is won by the team that wins two sets. A set is won by the first team to reach 21 points with a two-point advantage

Many opportunities exist for men and women to play beach volleyball across London. Playing beach volleyball has many benefits including keeping fit and meeting new people. What ever your level or ability the game provides varying degrees of competition from social/recreational games to more competitive opportunities. Anyone interested in taking up the sport will find it both rewarding and enjoyable.

Beach Volleyball clubs

Beach Volleyball courts in London

  • Marlborough Sports Garden

    27 Union St
    Southwark
    London
    SE1 1SD

  • Ive Farm Sports Ground

    169 Walnut Rd
    Waltham Forest
    London
    E10 5TQ

  • Barn Elms Sports Trust

    Queen Elizabeth Walk
    Barnes
    London
    SW13 0DG

  • Samuel Montagu Youth Centre

    122 Broad Walk
    Kidbrooke
    London
    SE3 8ND

  • Westminster Academy

    Academy Sport
    Torquay Street
    London
    W2 5EZ

  • Loxford Leisure Centre

    Loxford Ln
    Ilford
    IG1 2UT

  • Cystal Palace National Sports Centre

    Ledrington Rd
    London
    SE19 2BB

  • Shoreditch Park

    188 New N Rd
    Hoxton
    London
    N1 5EP

  • Ruislip Lido Beach

    Ruislip
    HA4 7TX

  • Wimbledon Park Beach Volleyball

    Revelstoke Rd
    Wimbledon
    London
    SW19 7HX

  • Abbey View Golf & Track

    Holywell Hill
    St. Albans
    AL1 2DL

  • Teddington Sports Centre

    Broom road
    Teddington
    TW11 9PJ

  • Lee Valley White Water Centre

    Station Rd
    Waltham Cross
    EN9 1AB

  • Brentwood Centre

    Doddinghurst Rd
    Brentwood
    CM15 9NN