The height of a woman's volleyball net is not universal. It depends on several factors, such as the age of the competitors and the number of players on the court. Youth players and seniors are allowed to use lower nets.
Net heights are measured from the center of the court, and the height of the two ends of the net are required to be exactly the same and cannot be more than 3/4 of an inch higher than the official height.
Standard Net Height
The standard height for a woman's regulation volleyball net, such as those used for high school, collegiate or Olympic play, is 2.24 meters or 7 feet 4 1/8 inches.
When the game was introduced by William G. Morgan in 1895, nets were 6 feet 6 inches high.
Youth Net Height
Youth players are allowed to use lower nets than older players, and USA Volleyball permits players 10 and under to use a 6 foot 6 inch net, while 11- and 12-year-old players can use a 7 foot net.
For youths participating in leagues with games of two to four players per team, there are additional height allowances. Net heights can be as little as 5 or 6 feet for younger players.
Seniors Net Height
When a player reaches 45, a height allowance in net size kicks in, so that players 45 and over may use a 7 foot 2 1/8 inch net, while players 60 and over are permitted to use a net that is 7 feet.
Beach Volleyball
The standard net height for beach volleyball for adult players is 7 feet 4 1/8 inches, with minor adjustments allowed for players 14 and under, as well as 12 and under. For players 14 and under, the net may be lowered to 6 feet, 11 1/2 inches, while players 12 and under may use a 6 foot 6 3/4 inch net.
The net height measurement is taken with the sand raked level.
Grass Volleyball
The standard net height for grass volleyball for adult players is 7 feet 4 1/8 inches, with the measurement taken from the ground, as opposed to the top of the blades of grass.
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