beach volleyball
noun
: volleyball played outdoors on sand with usually two players to a side
Magnus said beach volleyball is attractive to the network because it's popular among both men and women, domestically and globally, and still has a lot of room for growth.—
Jimmy Golen
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Hare was one of the early pioneers of professional beach volleyball in San Diego County.
—Fred Featherstone, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
The sport — beach volleyball without using your hands but employing your feet, thighs, chest, shoulders and head to get the ball over the net — will be a demonstration sport in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, which begin Aug. 5.
—By Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
After announcing the news of his gig on New Year's Eve, Snoop dropped a short clip of interviews with Team USA athletes Jagger Eaton (skateboarder), Suni Lee (gymnastics), A'ja Wilson (basketball), and duo Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes (beach volleyball).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2024
Dennis Hare, a San Diego State men’s volleyball star who became a beach volleyball Hall of Famer and a renowned artist, died March 10 from complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
—Fred Featherstone, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Clarkson, Manning and Tirico will be stationed at the Trocadero near the ceremony’s finish, with views of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, which will host beach volleyball matches.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront has direct beach access, an EV charging station, a pool overlooking the sand, bike and boogie board rentals, beach volleyball courts, and even surf lessons.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
Beyond sunning and surfing, visitors can enjoy a game of beach volleyball.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
Ross, who became a mother for the first time three months ago, has won Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals in beach volleyball.
—Richard Dunn, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Fred Featherstone, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
The sport — beach volleyball without using your hands but employing your feet, thighs, chest, shoulders and head to get the ball over the net — will be a demonstration sport in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, which begin Aug. 5.
—By Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
After announcing the news of his gig on New Year's Eve, Snoop dropped a short clip of interviews with Team USA athletes Jagger Eaton (skateboarder), Suni Lee (gymnastics), A'ja Wilson (basketball), and duo Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes (beach volleyball).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2024
Dennis Hare, a San Diego State men’s volleyball star who became a beach volleyball Hall of Famer and a renowned artist, died March 10 from complications from Parkinson’s Disease.
—Fred Featherstone, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Clarkson, Manning and Tirico will be stationed at the Trocadero near the ceremony’s finish, with views of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, which will host beach volleyball matches.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront has direct beach access, an EV charging station, a pool overlooking the sand, bike and boogie board rentals, beach volleyball courts, and even surf lessons.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
Beyond sunning and surfing, visitors can enjoy a game of beach volleyball.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 28 Feb. 2024
Ross, who became a mother for the first time three months ago, has won Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals in beach volleyball.
—Richard Dunn, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
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