The number one difference between beach volleyball is court size. Indoor courts are 18m x 9m, and have a “10 foot line,” (Actually 3 meters) that back row players must remain behind, when hitting the ball. Beach “courts” are 16m x 8m and have no “10 foot line” line. A player can attack from anywhere on their side of the net. The beach court is smaller because it is more difficult to sprint for the ball in sand. A smaller court makes sure that the ball will stay in play longer and rallies will be more entertaining for both the spectator and the
