Beach Programs :: Maverick Beach Rules

Maverick Beach Rules

Court
  • 16m x 8m
  • Boy's net height: 2.43 m
  • Girl's net height: 2.24 m
Service
  • The Service can be done anywhere behind the back line.
  • Your foot cannot touch or go past (under or over) the line while serving.
  • The ball can touch the net.
Service Reception
  • Must be taken cleanly.
  • Volleying off the serve is not allowed.
  • If the receiving players cannot see the server, you can ask the opponent to move so your view is not obstructed.
Setting
  • If a player intends to volley a ball over the net, the trajectory of the ball must be square to the player's shoulders (forward or backward).
  • Volleys taken over the net by the wind is acceptable.
Hitting
  • Open hand tips are not allowed.
  • When hitting, contact with ball must be "crisp".
  • Roll shots are ok.
Blocking
  • The block counts as a contact. The blocking team only has two more contacts before they must return it to the opponents side.
  • The blocking player can block the ball and then contact the ball a second time but this counts as two hits.
General
  • If the ball touches the line, it is in.
  • Players cannot touch the net, unless there are high winds and the net infraction does not influence the play, or unless the ball pushes the net onto an opposing player and the net infraction does not influence the play.
  • Players can cross the middle line at the net as long as they do not obstruct the opponent.
  • Teams switch sides every 10 points. (ie: 5-5, 18-12, 21-19...). If the switch is missed, make the switch as soon as possible and continue playing.