How to Make the Most of your Side Change
One of the unique differences between indoor and beach volleyball is the side change. In sets to 21, teams will switch sides after every seven points with a technical timeout at 21 cumulative points. In a set to 15, teams will change sides every five points. The idea of the side change is to even out the playing field especially when there is one side of the court which is deemed advantageous because of the elements; however, its importance has evolved to much more especially in the junior and college levels.
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