Beach Training

If the new rules laid out by the FIVB are interpreted by referees the way I read it, then anyone who learned to set a volleyball longer than two weeks ago is going to need to change their technique. Here is the opening paragraph of the new definition: “During the action of players setting overhand [...]

The FIVB has made some major changes to the way the olympic qualification system will work leading up to the 2012 olympics in London. A total of 24 teams will compete in each of the Olympic beach volleyball competitions. 16 will come from the FIVB world tour rankings 5 will come from the winners of [...]

Men In the men’s tournament, we saw Rogers-Dalhausser right back on top, beating a new combination of Alison-Emanuel very convincingly; 0-2 (16-21, 12-21). Hoyer-Soderberg had a good run finishing 7th and Lochhead-Pitman made a respectable 13th. Mens results We’ll have to do a little digging to find out if Todd and Phil have forgiven or [...]

Here we are again, gearing up for another year of Beach Volleyball. The FIVB has released their calendar for the year and it’s a big one. You can check it out here: http://www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Competitions/WorldTour/2010/?sm=15 It seems to be quite well organised this year. As usual starting in Brasil, then moving to Asia, then Europe and ending [...]