Beach Volleyball

Is it just me, or is the first point after the opponent's serve incredibly hard to get? It's tough when the serve comes while the camera is still moving (lol) And what's up with the ball flying at you right after the server lands from a jump serve (lol) I can't get the timing down (lol) I'm finally starting to get the hang of spiking... I guess I just have to keep trying... (lol)