beach volleyball![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sport with two opposing teams of two players who try to ground the ball in the opposing zone by hitting it over a net with their hands.
beach volleyball ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Ball with the same dimensions as a volleyball; it is heavier and contains less air mainly to counter the wind.
court ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rectangular surface covered with sand on which a volleyball game is played; the first team to win two sets wins the match.
line judge ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
One of four officials who use a red flag to signal a dead ball, service faults, contact with the antennas, etc.
line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Brightly colored cord secured to the ground to mark off the play area; a rally ends when the ball falls outside the lines of play.
second referee ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official who signals net faults or faults committed on the attack line and advises the first referee when required.
first referee ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official responsible for applying the rules; this individual follows the game from a raised platform set up at one end of the net.
scorer ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official who holds the scorecard and signals stoppages in play.
players’ chairs ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rest area for players; a game is played barefoot and players wear a swimsuit or shorts and a shirt.
sand ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Granular substance covering the playing surface; in international competitions, it must be at least 16 in deep.
free zone ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Area at least 10 ft wide surrounding the court.
net ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Loosely stitched divider stretched across the middle of the court; players must hit the ball over it.