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How many players are on the court per team in FIVB beach volleyball?

Two players per side, with no substitutions.

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  1. Three
  2. Six
  3. Two ✔

Why: A beach team is made up of exactly two players, and only the two on the score sheet may play. Each player has to pass, set and attack.

Huh, didn't know that: Both players of each team must always be in play.

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Why do beach teams make good pairs? Two is company and three is a side-out.
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Answer: Two. A beach team is made up of exactly two players, and only the two on the score sheet may play. Each player has to pass, set and attack.

  1. FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v01.pdf
    A team is composed exclusively of two players.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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