Has the author ever watched any other sports? The high fives and slaps are standard after every point in regular volleyball, which is probably where beach volleyball gets it. Athletes in every sports pick up their teammates in their own way. High fives and fist bumps are common in Baseball, Basketball, Football, track, swimming, and the list goes on and on.

The high fives ruin beach volleyball? I can only hope this article was a poor attempt at humor, but I doubt it.