Beach Tennisvs Beach Volleyball.
They share the court and the sand. and almost nothing else. Here is how the two beach sports differ.
Beach tennis and beach volleyball are played on the same 16 m x 8 m sand court, but beach tennis uses paddles and a depressurized tennis ball hit over a 1.70 m net with no bounce, scored like tennis (15/30/40, no-ad). Beach volleyball uses hands/arms and a volleyball over a 2.24 m net, scored with rally points to 21.
The Differences.
| Beach Tennis | Beach Volleyball | |
|---|---|---|
| Court | 16 m x 8 m | 16 m x 8 m (same) |
| Equipment | Paddle + depressurized ball | Hands + volleyball |
| Net height | 1.70 m | 2.24 m (men) / 2.24 lower for women |
| Contact | Hit with a paddle | Played off hands/arms |
| Touches | One touch per side | Up to three touches per side |
| Scoring | 15/30/40, no-ad | Rally points to 21 |
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Common Questions.
No. they share the same sand court size, but beach tennis is played with paddles and a depressurized tennis ball (one touch, no bounce, tennis scoring), while beach volleyball is played with hands and a volleyball (up to three touches, rally scoring).
Yes. the court footprint is the same (16 m x 8 m), so venues often share courts. you change the net height (1.70 m for beach tennis) and bring paddles.
Beach volleyball. its net is about 2.24 m, while beach tennis uses a 1.70 m net.
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