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Beach Soccer

Beach Soccer

Popular in TürkiyeTeam Sports

Beach soccer calls for high-intensity activity over shorter distances on sand, so it requires a different kind of fitness from regular football. It is becoming more and more common along Turkey's long coastline.

Benefits
  • Lower body strength
  • Joint health
  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Socializing
  • Balance
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsGlutesCoreCalves

Supporting Muscles

ShouldersBack

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
8

Up to age 8

Free play on sand, mini matches

12

Up to age 12

Training in the official beach format

15

Up to age 15

Tournaments, club team

A Family Sports Background Helps
Football / Soccer: The technical foundation carries over directly

Starting age

Ages 6+ (ideal: 8)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 5–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 800 – TRY 2,500

Equipment
Sports Shorts / Swimsuit₺150–400
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Starting with a technical foundation in football is recommended.

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Football / Soccer

The world's most popular team sport; ideal for socializing, cooperation and physical development.

Ages 5+2–3 hoursTeam
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🏐Olympic

Beach Volleyball

The Olympic variant of volleyball played on sand by teams of 2; it demands more individual responsibility and physical effort.

Ages 8+2–3 hoursTeam
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Beach Soccer Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Beach Soccer Rules and Gameplay

A video explaining beach soccer rules and pitch dimensions

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NNO Beach Soccer

A short introduction to beach soccer, its rules and features

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