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Beach Volleyball 101: Equipment

Beach Volleyball 101: Equipment
Posted at 2:59 PM, Mar 09, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-25 15:56:42-04

Uniforms

Teammates in Olympic beach volleyball must wear uniforms of the same color, and they must be numbered 1 and 2. The women can wear either a one-piece or two-piece bathing suit; shorts with sleeved or sleeveless tops; or a full body suit in cold weather. Due to the typically warm playing conditions, most opt for the two-piece. The men must wear shorts and a tank top. Players are allowed to wear hats and sunglasses.

Ball

The volleyball used in Olympic beach competition weighs a bit more than half a pound (between 260 and 280 grams) and has a circumference of 26 to 26 3/4 inches (66 to 68 centimeters). It is typically a combination of white and another bright color (such as yellow or blue).