Beach volleyball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/beach-volleyball

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Olympic team sport played on sand with two players per team
2. What is the court surface?Sand
3. What is beach volleyball and how is it different from indoor volleyball?Beach volleyball is played on sand with only two players on each team. The court is smaller and each player must attack, defend, set, and block, so teamwork and communication are very important.
4. Why did beach volleyball become an Olympic sport in 1996?The sport had grown worldwide, with professional tournaments and exciting play. Adding it to the Olympics helped it reach a larger audience and inspire more people to play.

Attack Hit: A forceful hit intended to score a point by sending the ball over the net.
Free Ball: An easy, high ball sent over the net by the opponent, allowing for a controlled attack.
Side Out: When the receiving team wins a rally, gaining the right to serve.