Beach volleyball training: tips for improving your game

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Beach volleyball is a challenging and energetic sport that requires a lot of skill and technique to be successful. If you want to get serious about beach volleyball and improve your game, it is important to train. In this blog, we will discuss some tips for setting up an effective beach volleyball workout and what drills and techniques you can use to improve your skills.

Tip 1: Set goals and make a plan

Before you begin training, it is important to set goals and create a plan to achieve them. These can range from improving a specific skill, such as serving or passing, to improving your overall fitness and endurance. Make sure your goals are realistic and that you have a clear plan to achieve them.

Tip 2: Work on your technique

Technique is crucial for beach volleyball. Make sure you have proper technique for serving, passing, setting and attacking. Work on improving your technique by practicing a lot and getting feedback from your coach or fellow players. Ugh, and perhaps most importantly, listen to the feedback and do something with it.

Tip 3: Practice in different circumstances

Beach volleyball is played outdoors in the summer, which means you have to deal with different conditions, such as wind, sun and sand. It is important to practice in different conditions to adapt to the environment and get better at playing in difficult conditions. So, is it blowing a little bit or are there some splashes? Then go play volleyball anyway, you’ll get warm!

Tip 4: Focus on your strength and endurance.

Strength and endurance are essential for beach volleyball. Make sure you have a good training program to improve your strength and endurance. This can include strength training, cardio exercises and plyometric exercises. Can be done just at home if you don’t feel like going to the gym. Squats, push-ups, sit-ups, donkey kicks, lunges, it can all be done at home. And don’t have weights but want to work out with a little counterweight? Then just fill two bottles with water.

Tip 5: Play games

Playing matches is a great way to improve your game and learn how to play under pressure. Play as many matches as you can and try to play against opponents who are better than you. This will challenge you to get better and take your game to the next level. In this blog we have listed some cool matches for you.

Take your game to the next level!

Beach volleyball training is essential if you want to get serious about the sport and improve your game. Set goals, make a plan, work on your technique, practice in different conditions, focus on your strength and endurance, and play as many matches as possible. By following these tips and training regularly, you can improve your skills and take your game to the next level.

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And would you like to train next indoor beach volleyball season? Send an e-mail to the Beach Committee!