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In FIVB beach volleyball, how often do teams switch sides in the first two sets?

Every 7 points teams change ends.

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  1. Every 5 points
  2. At midpoint
  3. Every 7 points ✔

Why: In sets 1 and 2, beach teams switch sides after every 7 points. In a deciding third set they switch every 5 points.

Huh, didn't know that: During a court switch the teams must change right away, and the score stays the same.

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Why do beach players switch every 7 points? To make sure each side gets tan lines.
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Answer: Every 7 points. In sets 1 and 2, beach teams switch sides after every 7 points. In a deciding third set they switch every 5 points.

  1. FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v01.pdf
    The teams switch after every 7 points (Set 1 and 2) and 5 points (Set 3)
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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