What is the two-per-team sand version called?
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Beach volleyball
Two on two on sand: physically brutal, Olympic since 1996 and a crowd favourite.
💡 Did you know? Beach volleyball is played with just two players per team.
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How many players does a beach volleyball team have?
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Two
On sand there are no substitutions and no libero: both players must do everything.
💡 Did you know? Two against two on the sand, with no substitutions.
How many points is a beach volleyball set played to?
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21
A beach set goes only to 21 instead of 25: shorter and even more intense than indoors.
💡 Did you know? A beach set goes to 21 (win by two).
How many sets must you win in beach volleyball?
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Two
Beach is best of three (two sets to win): decided faster than indoors.
💡 Did you know? Beach volleyball is best of three sets.
What is the world volleyball governing body?
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FIVB
The FIVB runs both indoor and beach worldwide: one of the largest sports federations.
💡 Did you know? The FIVB governs both indoor and beach volleyball.
Is indoor volleyball an Olympic sport?
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Yes
Indoor volleyball has been Olympic since 1964, with beach added in 1996.
💡 Did you know? Indoor volleyball has been Olympic since 1964.
Is beach volleyball Olympic?
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Yes
Beach volleyball draws huge crowds at the Olympics: often in spectacular city-centre arenas.
💡 Did you know? Beach volleyball has been Olympic since 1996.
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