Issue 1
An overview of the ‘Art of War' as it applies to beach volleyball. We take a look at the changes that have occurred to produce the modern game. Then a brief introduction to principles and method, tangibles and intangibles and strategy is given. We will address five principles that relate to tactics and strategy including, 'beware the sand hobbit', 'the "in your face" block approach', 'the "big rally" middle serve', 'the veteran ego pump' and 'always the underdog'.
We then review a particular case study in a section entitled ‘A Day at the Beach'. I will be explaining how ‘AOW' principles were used to improve results against teams with more skill and experience. I will also be revealing strategic coaching principles designed to get the most out of your team's performance.
We look at the need for intensity in training. Progressive improvement and the principle of asking the right questions are discussed. How to apply skill development to your game play is addressed in the section on ‘Tangibles and Intangibles’. The tactic of setting up a cross court defensive play centred around a short serve and the principle of honesty are covered. We then review a particular case study in ‘A Day at the Beach’. In this issue we look at the application of emotional tactics in inducing frustration with the classic strategy ‘Dumb and Dumber’.
Issue 3 is dedicated to the 'warm up'. We take what is considered a fairly benign aspect of a beach volleyball game and turn it into a weapon as we enhance our ability and knowledge in the Art of War.
In Issue 4 we take a look at defence in beach volleyball an examine ways that we can turn defending into attacking. We take a close look at 'The Rush' and 4x4 Defence.
Taking a look at the principles of spiking in beach volleyball, how they differ from indoor and what the main requirements are to successfully put the ball away.
In this article on spiking we're going to take a look a whole host of drills and feelings we can use to help to develop a great arm swing. Why are we concentrating an article on spiking skills in a web site devoted to strategy and tactics? Because the ability to apply strategy is as extensive as your skill base.
Speed kills in beach volleyball. But understanding and developing speed are not as simple as you might think. Speed is not just about how fast you run in a straight line. In this article we look at the various aspects that make up speed and come to understand the complete package that is required to play this game at a high level.
One of the most powerful tools at your disposal when your opponents are stronger is the ability to be deceptive. Throwing off your opponents by deceiving them as to your intentions is very useful when scoring. It is one of those skills that really does allow shorter and less athletic players to compete with physically more dominant players.
Controlling the ball is paramount in beach volleyball. As you climb the rankings and begin playing better teams that all have athleticism, speed and power the ability to control the ball can become a determining factor in who wins a given match. In this issue we look specifically at attacking and the need to develop what can be labelled ball finesse.
There are many different jump serve styles out there. Some players toss the ball with the same hand that they hit it with, others with their opposite hand. Some toss it high, some low. Some add a lot of spin, some don't. It's not the technique that is as important as how good you are at it.
An initial look at partnerships and their dynamics. How to chosse a partner, attract a partner and how to attack the foundations of a partnership as part of a strategy to weaken the opposition's foundations.
Don't try to read the opposition. Don't guess what they're going to do. Don't figure out what they're thinking. Make them think what you want them to think and then you'll know what they intend to do.
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