EP #156 Why Adapting to the Sand Is the Missing Piece in Your Beach Volleyball Training

Ever wondered why some beach courts feel like quicksand while others play almost like hardwood? In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner break down how sand depth and quality directly impact beach volleyball attack and performance. They share practical tips on recognizing the type of sand and adapting your gameplay.

From the deep, challenging sand of Hermosa Beach to the shallow, springy surfaces found in Florida, learn how to recognize different sand types, and to adapt your attack and defensive strategies. You’ll also get Mark and Brandon’s insights from coaching at recent volleyball tournaments, sand court maintenance, training approaches, and how future tournaments might evolve with varying surfaces. 

 

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Chapters

00:00 The Impact of Sand on Volleyball Performance
09:57 Building and Maintaining Sand Courts
19:58 Adapting Gameplay to Different Sand Conditions
27:23 Transitioning from Indoor to Beach Volleyball
29:34 Training Techniques for Explosiveness on Sand
32:20 Adapting Offensive Strategies for Different Sand Types
35:58 Timing and Approach Adjustments in Beach Volleyball
39:34 The Impact of Sand Quality on Performance
42:33 Exploring Variability in Beach Volleyball Tournaments
46:06 The Future of Beach Volleyball Tournaments