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Sand Volleyball Rules

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Keep things moving: Warm up off to the side before your game starts.

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Coin toss to determine serve/side when your team is on deck.

Switch sides when one team reaches 11 points. No 2nd game.

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Rally scoring is allowed with net serves

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There is no guy/girl rule in relation to number of touches.

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Stay on your side of the net - if you are blatantly in or under the net it is a side out. No roofing.

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All body parts are playable: hands, head feet, etc.

Double hits, catches, and blatant lifts are a side out.

Ball not playable off any structure (pole, tent, electric box, etc.).

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Players in the back row cannot attack or block at the net.
Back row attacks are permitted.

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You cannot attack or block a serve.

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If the ball lands on any part of the line it is considered in.
The ball must go over the net - over poles, ropes, etc. is considered out.

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Call your own and each other's fouls.
Ultimately disputes are at the discretion of the volunteer in charge.

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Have fun, be safe, play hard, be respectful, and remember why we're here!

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