Sydney, 23 September 2000, Games of the XXVII Olympiad. Adriana BEHAR of Brazil spikes the ball during the women's beach volleyball competition at Bondi Beach. Credit: Getty Images/Darren McNamara

Because of the many difficulties of playing outdoors, such as the sand, the sun and the wind, beach volleyball players must have outstanding ball skills and court speed. Partners must be well matched or opponents will win easy points by exploiting the weaker player.

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