Our trainings

Our beach volleyball trainings in Zurich are designed for beginners through intermediate players (Rookies – B1). Every session starts with a 2-3 minute technical or tactical concept, which we immediately apply through progressive game-based drills. You'll practise in realistic match situations, receive individual feedback, and learn to make smarter decisions on the court. Surrounded by a motivated team, you'll enjoy intense rallies, continuous improvement, and lots of fun in the sand.

An overview of the different levels


B1

Players know...

That there are 6 peeling systems, 2-3 reasonable ones and one dominant one.

What 3- & 4 blocking calls are, how to execute them effectively and when to start using them.

When to take a time-out during a match and what to do and discuss during that time-out.

Players can...

Jump serve (men) or jump float serve (women) hard and consistantly to the seams.

Mentally keep track of opponent's hitting statistics during a match and adjust their defense accordingly.

Jump set straight and sideways across the full distance of the net precisely.

B2

Players know...

The differences between fixed distance sets and fixed location sets and when to use each.

Exactly when and how to look before they attack, what to look for and what to play depending on what they see.

What type of attack yields the best risk-reward ratio based on a high-, mid- and low-quality set.

Players can...

Jump float serve consistently and precisely.

Play various types of option ball attacks from free balls and in-system receptions.

Adapt their setting height and location for different partners quickly and sustainably.

B3

Players know...

Where to defend when their partner blocks line or angle.

What an option-ball attack is and when to use it.

What the tight game concept is and how to apply it.

Players can...

Consistently play a standing float serve.

Play a decent back-set after a partner's call.

Recognize a defensive setup when it's revealed early and attack the open space.


B3 Starters

Know...

The basic rules of beach volleyball, like overhead play and setting rules.

How to be in a 'ready position' to receive or defend the ball.

The difference between a hard attack, a line shot and a cut shot.

Can...

Consistently pass and set easy free balls.

Perform an overhand serve with reasonable consistency (7/10).

Reliably use a pokey in the right game situation.


Beginners

Beginners have little to no beach volleyball experience (typically fewer than 10 hours of training). Maybe they play with friends in their free time every now and then. No prerequisites or prior knowledge needed.

Levels in Swiss beach volleyball

Beach volleyball level

B3

B2

B1

A3

A2

A1

Rough comparison to indoor volleyball

4. - 3. League

2. League

1. League

NLB

NLA

Swiss national team

Description

Hobby players know basic techniques & rules

Good technical and tactical skills

Very good technical and tactical skills

Transition from amateur to professional sport

Teams of the extended national top (ranks 9-16)

The 8 highest ranked teams in Switzerland

Levels in Swiss beach volleyball

Beach volley-ball level

B3

B2

B1

A3

A2

A1

Comparison to indoor volley

4. - 3. League

2. League

1. League

NLB

NLA

Swiss national team

Description

Hobby players

Advanced

Athletes

Professional

Elite

Top 8 Teams in Switzerland