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    Beach volleyballs are slightly larger and softer than indoor balls, generally weigh between 260 and 280g Blocker Stands close to the net to intercept shots the net is 8.5m long and is set at 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women. The net's mesh is 10cm squared so it can easily be seen through.

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    Beach volleyballs are slightly larger and softer than indoor balls, generally weigh between 260 and 280g Blocker Stands close to the net to intercept shots the net is 8.5m long and is set at 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women. The net's mesh is 10cm squared so it can easily be seen through.

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    BEACH VOLLEYBALL EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Venue Horse Guards Parade Dates Today - Thursday 9 August Medal events 2 Athletes 96, (48 men, 48 women; 24 teams in each event)

    THE COURT

    Server Puts the ball into play at beginning of each rally. Ball is pushed into air and hit with one hand

    THE MOVES

    Spike To smash the ball overarm into the oppositions court

    8m

    16m

    Sand Must be 40cm deep, at and levelled. Horse Guards Parade will be covered in 3,000 tonnes of sand for the event

    The ball Beach volleyballs are slightly larger and softer than indoor balls, generally weigh between 260 and 280g

    Blocker Stands close to the net to intercept shots The net The net is 8.5m long and is set at 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women. Its mesh is 10cm squared so it can easily be seen through
    GRAPHIC: CATH LEVETT

    Block Preventing the ball from coming over the net by forming a wall of hands

    Dig A defensive passing shot from close to the ground, usually following an opposition spike

    Defender Stands further back from the net to stop deep shots made towards the back of the court

    See our Interactive Olympic Events guides at http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/interactive/

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