So, I convinced you to play sand and you’re all, “I’ve never played sand before and I don’t want to show up unprepared.” Check out my list of 7 necessities below. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a little partial to the number 7. My playing number was 17 but I couldn’t think of 17 real necessities for sand.

1. Outdoor Volleyball: Don’t use an indoor, you won’t like it. Outdoor volleyballs are a little heavier and won’t float away with the wind (that’s bad).

Here’s one of the better ones from Amazon.

But this one will do for recreational players.

2. Towel. For sweat and sand.
Here’s one, but really any ol’ towel will do.

3. Sunglasses. For sun and sand.

4. Sand socks. Even my friend Pete (he’s the one who called me a wimp on facebook when I recommended the sand socks) was taking short breaks in the cooler grass yesterday.

5. Water. Lots. A cooler would be ideal, unless you like warm water.

6. Lines. Is this court regulation size or what?! Usually, neighborhood courts are not. Lines are nice to have.

7. Sunscreen and bug spray. Get the spray. It’s easier to reapply when you’re all sandy.

Now get out there and play some sand before the fall volleyball season starts!