Develop STRATEGY like a PRO | Using Current Match Stats to Refine Your Game Plan with Brian Hurler

Staying abreast of changes in the international beach game is critical to training and developing both young athletes and current international athletes. Brian Hurler, Performance Analyst for the U.S. Beach National Teams, provides coaches and athletes with a summary, using statistics and game film, of the top strategy trends that are leading to success in the beach game. Hurler emphasizes the need to diversify the offense (e.g., optioning, jump setting, routes), serving space and angles, and thinking beyond 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s with regard to defensive systems. 00:00 - Intro: Data in Beach Volleyball 01:35 - Diversifying Your Offense 05:43 - The Rise of the Jump Set 09:04 - The Importance of Attack Routes 12:27 - Serving: Space vs. Angle 20:42 - Pro Defensive Systems Explained 27:49 - Winning the Transition Battle 33:06 - Final Takeaways