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Volleyball

Indoor and beach, with role-specific efficiency.

WomenMen
Explore Beach How it is evaluated
A beach volleyball player rises to spike. VBVolleyball AI-generated image
  • Indoor
  • Beach
disciplines
2
Performance indicators
5
Scouting parameters
3
Evaluation criteria
3
Volleyball · discipline

Beach

Pairs volleyball on sand; pairs are ranked together.

2 Roles
Format
2 v 2 · best of 3 sets to 21 (third to 15)
Categories
WomenMen
Competition
World Tour events · National tours · Pool + knockout
Age & level
U9–U12 (grassroots)U13–U16U17–U19U21 / U23SeniorMasters / veterans
01

Roles

Roles2

  • Blocker
  • Defender
02

Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Attack1

  • Attack efficiency % ↑

Serve1

  • Aces ↑

Team1

  • Side-out percentage % ↑

Defence1

  • Digs ↑

Block1

  • Blocks ↑
03

Scouting parameters

Technical

  • Shot variety (cut, pokey, line)

Physical

  • Movement on sand

Tactical

  • Reading wind & conditions
04

Rankings & records

Ranking method Ranking points

Pair entry points from the best tournament results over a rolling period.

Competition records
  • Tournament wins
  • Medal finishes
05

Achievements

  • Tour titles
  • Continental & world medals
  • National championships
06

Video requirements

  • Full matchElevated end-line angle.
    Required
07

Evaluation

Method Banded skill grades

Skills graded 1–5 for each player within the pair.

15
Criteria
  • Side-out game
  • Defence / block
  • Serve

People make every decision. Nothing is scored or ranked automatically.

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