France temporarily banned bikinis in professional beach volleyball in the 1990s,citing concerns about professionalism.
NBA Star, Vince Carter, played volleyball in high school.
A Brazilian player nicknamed "The Wall" once blocked 14 consecutive spikes in a single match,a near-impossible feat.
Some players believe leaving specific footprints in the sand before serving brings good luck,adding a touch of superstition to the sport.
Recycled plastic bottles are sometimes used to fill beach volleyballs,promoting sustainability in the sport.
A single player may jump as many as 300 times in a volleyball match.
Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor won a record 21 consecutive tournaments,forming an unbeatable duo with unparalleled teamwork and understanding.
Beach volleyball is a leader in gender equality,with prize money often equal for men and women.
Beach volleyball developed in Hawai'i around 1915 and spread to Europe in the 1930s. The sport grew in popularity significantly throughout the 1980s with the first tournament taking place in Santa Monica.
