Volleyball is an Olympic sport that is enjoyed by many athletes around the country. Volleyball requires a combination of speed, power and finesse. Your skills such as serving, spiking and setting the ball for teammates will be more reliable if the dimensions of the net are uniform in each game. Consistent court dimensions allow you to get the ball over the net without having to modify your approach from match to match.
The Volleyball Net
The net in a regulation game of volleyball is 1 m wide and 31.6 to 33 feet long. The top of the net is 7 feet 11 inches from the floor for men and 7 feet 4 inches for women. The height may vary to accommodate different age groups and skill levels, but it must be the same height at each sideline. The net is made with black mesh, consisting of 10-cm squares and has a white band sewn along the length at the top. A hole on each end of the net allows you to tie it onto the posts to keep it tight during the game.
Playing Court
A volleyball court is in the shape of a rectangle that measures 59-by-29.6 feet. Surrounding the official playing area is a "free zone" which is just under 10 feet wide on all sides. The free zone is kept clear of any obstructions during game play. The surface of the court must be flat without any rough or slippery areas that can cause injury.
Lines on Court
All of the lines on a volleyball court are 2 inches wide and are usually a light color that is different from the floor. The sidelines and end lines mark the dimensions of the court and the center line splits the court in two. Almost 10 feet back from the center line on either side is an attack line that separates the players in the front row from those in the back row.
Areas and Zones
The volleyball court is marked by different areas and zones to let players know where they should be at certain points during a match. The service zone is located behind the end line on each side of the court and extends almost 30 feet across. The service zone must be at least 6 feet, 6.75 inches deep. The warmup area for players is at the end of each bench and may be no closer to the court than the front edge of the player's bench.
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