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Beach volleyball hits London

The event  begins in Regent's Park

London's Regents Park recently hosted the latest leg of the Volleyball England Beach Tour

Tournament in action

Some 550 tonnes of sand were used to recreate a beach - perfectly timed for one of the hottest days of the year

Lucy Boulton and Denise Johns

GB's top pair Lucy Boulton and Denise Johns make their final preparations before hitting the sand

One of Britain's most promising duos Lucy and Denise

Yours or mine? Time stands still for the GB pair who train in California and play on tour across the world

The London crowd enjoy the action

Hundreds turned up to watch the action. Denise Johns and Lucy Boulton won the women's event - Jody Gooding and Morph Bowes won the men's

Getting ready to defend

All eyes on the ball. Priority number one is returning the booming serve

Players in action

Some of the UK's top players are hoping to qualify for Beijing and this was a welcome break from the international circuit

Tactical signals

Tactics are key. Secret signals are used to devise moves to outfox your opponents

Player strives to control the ball

This sport is no stroll in the park. You need athleticism, stamina, strength, agility and a quick brain

It is a tough sport in the sand

If these players don't make it to Beijing, look out for them near Buckingham Palace in 2012



see also
The sand queen
21 Jun 07 |  Volleyball
Bulldozing for London
17 Nov 06 |  Olympics 2012
GB name beach volleyball coaches
18 Dec 06 |  Volleyball


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