Fundamental Beach Volleyball Skills- Beginner/Intermediate

Our adult fundamental beach volleyball clinics are beginner level for both men and women.  We will provide fun yet challenging drills to introduce you to the basics - serving, passing, setting, hitting, shots, and court positioning on the sand.  Read the individual class summaries below for more details. 

Coaches: Dana & Katie

Who: Beginner

Inclement Weather: If we need to postpone any classes due to inclement weather, we will send an e-mail the night before.  Please feel free to text us anytime if you are unsure!

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**There may be last minute changes to our schedule if extreme weather is forecasted.  Check your e-mail for updates or text us for immediate questions (310)387-3146.

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2022 

 Intermediate/Advanced Adult Clinic - Wednesday Evenings in October!​

Date: Wednesday, October 5th & Wednesday, October 12th, TBD Wednesdays, October 19th & October 26th​

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

2021 

When: December 4th & 11th 1.5 hour clinics, time TBD

2018 

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Transition Efficiency - Thursday, September 20

Focus: Improve your ability to dig and put away the ball in transition. We will focus on different defensive strategies to put yourself in the best position to dig everything! Tips for slowing down chaotic defensive plays to improve vision, create more offensive options, and increase your speed of attack. Setters will work on quick transition footwork, relaxing into the set, and bettering any dig into a nectar set.

When: Thursday, September 20

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
 

Serving Areas & Receiving Varied Serves - Thursday, September 27

Focus: Learn how to serve exactly where you want to get your opponents out of system. Improve your serving options; we will cover the standing float, jump float, and jump spin serve. Receivers will work on seeing the ball off the servers hand and siding out smoothly against the toughest servers. 

When: Thursday, September 27

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Offensive Attacking - Thursday, October 4

Focus: Improve your approach timing and explosiveness; high and fast arm; deceptive body positioning; and accuracy and speed of your spike. Having a fundamentally strong spike will open up the court for your shots and is a necessary tool for a diverse offense.  Practicing proper hitting technique is key to avoiding shoulder and back injuries. 

When: Thursday, October 4

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Side Out - Thursday, October 11

Focus: Learn how to improve your side-out game. We will focus on the play sequence from the serve receive pass to the offensive attack and strategies for how to mentally lock into the side-out "zone". 

When: Thursday, October 11

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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October 11: Side Out  - Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

October 4: Offensive Attacking  - Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

September 27: Serving Areas & Receiving Varied Serves  - Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

September 20: Transition Efficiency  - Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

April 12: All Ball Control  - Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

April 5: Side Out  - Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

March 29: Offensive Attacking  - Thursday 5:30-7:00pm

March 23: Transition Efficiency - Friday 5:30-7:00pm

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2017

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December 11: All Offense - Monday 6:30-8:00am 

December 4: Varied Setting/Specialized Plays - Monday 6:30-8:00am

November 27: Side Out - Monday - 6:30-8:00am

October 19: Shots, Shots, and More Shots! - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

October 26: All About the Feet - Hitting and Defense - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

November 2: Self Drills + Conditioning = Improvement - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

September 14: Serving Areas & Receiving Varied Serves - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

September 28: Transition Efficiency - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

October 5: Defensive Positioning - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

October 12: All Ball Control - Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

June 15: Partner Communication & Strategy Clinic: Thursday, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

June 29: Offensive Attacking Clinic: Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

July 27: Side Out Clinic: Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

August 3: Varied Setting & Specialized Plays Clinic: Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

August 10: Offensive Shots Clinic: Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

June 1: Defense Clinic: Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm

May 25: Passing/Serve Receive Clinic from 5:30-7:30pm

April 20 – May 11:  (4 Thursdays) from 5:30-7:30pm

March 16 – April 13:  (4 Thursdays) from 5:30-7:30pm

February 23 – March 2: Morning Session/Make-up Classes (2 Thursdays) from 6:30 am - 8:00 am

​January 23rd - February 13th, (4 Mondays) from 6:30 am - 8:00 am

2016

December 5th & 12th, Monday from 6:00 am - 8:00 am at the East Beach volleyball courts. 

November 7th - November 28th every Monday from 6:00 am - 8:00 am at the East Beach volleyball courts. 

October 12th - November 2 every Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the East Beach volleyball courts. 

September 16th - October 5th every Wednesday from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the East Beach volleyball courts.

 

 

 

2018​

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NEW - Thursday, April 11th.

Dates: Thursday, April 11th

Time: 6-7pm

Where: East Beach Volleyball Courts 5 and 6

Cost: $20

RSVP by e-mail: EastBeachVolleyballAcademy@gmail.com

Questions? Send us an email:EastBeachVolleyballAcademy@gmail.com

 

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2017​

October 4th - November 1, Wednesday from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (24202)

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HOW TO REGISTER AND PAY for Parks and Rec class:

• Complete Activity Registration form, sign, scan and return to jesmith@santabarbaraca.gov

• Online payment http://SantaBarbaraCA.gov/register . Use code above.

• Call Araceli Hernandez at (805) 564-5495 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm to pay with a credit card over the phone.

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What to Bring to every Practice:

A positive attitude

Water!

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Sweatshirt

Sand Socks

Athletic attire

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