Rules  The object of the game is to force the ball down on to the floor of the opponent's court or to put them under pressure and force them to make an error.
In beach volleyball a point is scored at the end of each rally ('Rally Points'). Matches are of the best of 3 sets, the first 2 are to 21 and the third only to 15 points. Each set will only finish when there is a 2 point gap between the teams. For full rules of the game visit http://www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Rules/rules.htm
History
Beach volleyball started in Santa Monica, California in the 1920s and broke into Europe a decade later. The first Beach Open was held in Southern California in 1960 and is still considered to be the most prestigious tournament in the world. The two nations most prominent in the sport on the international front are Brazil and the United States, with Australia coming a close third. In recent years several western Europe nations have developed an interest in the sport, and enjoy a growing following. For a more comprehensive history of the sport, go to http://www.fivb.org/TheGame/story.htm
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