volleyball glossary
What is a Beach volleyball in Volleyball?
Beach volleyball is the 2v2 outdoor variant played on sand. Different scoring (sets to 21 instead of 25, deciding set to 15), different rules (no setting on serve receive), and a smaller court.
Example in a match
You play 2v2 beach volleyball on sand. First to 21 in sets 1 and 2, first to 15 in the deciding 3rd set.
Volleyball scoring with Volley
Volley scores volleyball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Beach volleyball".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a beach volleyball in volleyball?
Beach volleyball is the 2v2 outdoor variant played on sand. Different scoring (sets to 21 instead of 25, deciding set to 15), different rules (no setting on serve receive), and a smaller court.
Does Volley handle beach volleyball automatically?
Yes. Volley's volleyball scoring engine handles every standard rule including beach volleyball. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more volleyball terms?
The full Volleyball glossary is at /volleyball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.