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In FIVB beach volleyball, the first two sets are played to how many points?
21 points win the first two sets.
- 21 ✔
- 25
- 15
Why: Each of the first two beach sets is won by the first team to score 21 points with a two-point lead.
Huh, didn't know that: Indoor sets are normally to 25, but beach volleyball uses the shorter 21-point format.
Why do beach players love the number 21? It is their favorite set point.
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Answer: 21. Each of the first two beach sets is won by the first team to score 21 points with a two-point lead.
- FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v01.pdf
A set (except the deciding 3rd set) is won by the team which first scores 21 points with a minimum lead of two points.
Checked 2026-10-12.
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