How many players are in a beach volleyball team, and what do they wear?

• Two players, both recorded on the score sheet, both always in play.
• One is the captain, who signs the score sheet, takes the toss, requests time-outs and speaks to the referees.
• Equipment: shorts or a bathing suit. A shirt or tank-top is optional unless the tournament requires one. A hat or head covering is allowed.
• Numbers 1 and 2, on the chest or the front of the shorts, at least 10 cm high.
• At FIVB events partners wear the same colour and style.
• Barefoot, unless the first referee authorises socks or shoes.
• The referee may also allow a player, on request, to wear an undershirt and training trousers.
• Forbidden: objects that may cause injury or give an artificial advantage. Glasses and lenses are at the player's own risk.
• No outside help or coaching during a match at FIVB, world and official competitions, with exceptions for age-group events and parts of the Continental Cup.
• Players need the referees' permission to leave the playing area.

Two players with nobody to replace or direct them is the heart of the game: the pair must solve every problem on the sand themselves.