Get Inspired: How to get into volleyball

Volleyball is an exciting, competitive game that offers an amazing workout through aerobic exercise. Plus it encourages you to think tactfully, giving your mind a workout too.

It is a popular sport, enjoyed by thousands of people in leisure centres, schools and universities and can be played both indoors and outdoors.

While in the UK we can't promise the weather, you can get a casual game going almost anywhere, be it the park, the beach, your back garden, university or even a swimming pool; all you need is a net and ball.

Indoor volleyball is a great way to tone up and get fit, which can be helpful over winter when you don't want to be in the cold, wet outdoors!

It's a team game for all abilities, offering an excellent way to develop communication skills and work effectively with other people.

Arguably the most glamorous Olympic sport, beach volleyball is an excellent way of getting fit, having fun and enjoying being in the great outdoors.

Exercise on sand can be up to 30% more strenuous than exercise on concrete surfaces and it's super sociable! All you need is a net, ball and people - the game will do the rest.

Keep an eye out for regional events taking place across the UK on the Beach Volleyball, external website.

Outdoor volleyball can be played on sand or on an outdoor court similar to a tennis court. The elements including wind are a major factor in playing the game outdoors.

Visit the British Volleyball, external website information about outdoor volleyball events near you.

Water volleyball, played in the shallow end of a swimming pool, is similar to beach volleyball but uses a lower net. Even though it's considered a recreational activity, it requires aerobic fitness, muscular strength, endurance and great timing.

Sitting Volleyball is a fast, exciting and inclusive sport. It's very similar to traditional volleyball, but is played on a smaller court over a lower net. The only requirements are that you can sit unaided on the floor, move yourself around and can track a moving ball through the air.

There is also the opportunity to compete in a national league and take part in various competitions both at home and abroad. Visit British Volleyball, external to find out more information.

All clubs need a chair, secretary and treasurer to help things run smoothly as well as officials, coaches and judges. Whatever role you're interested in, Join In, external has opportunities to volunteer in your area.