Physical Education

2. Volleyball Court Dimensions
The Volleyball
court is 60 feet by 30
feet in total. The net
in placed in the
center of the court,
making each side of
the net 30 feet by 30
feet.

4. CENTER LINE
A center line is marked at the center of the
court dividing it equally into 30 feet squares,
above which the net is placed.
ATTACK LINE
An attack line is marked 10 feet of each side
of the center line
SERVICE LINE
A service line, the area from which the server
may serve the volleyball, is marked 10 feet inside
the right sideline on each back line.

6. THE BALL
The standard volleyball is made of leather
or synthetic leather, weighs between 9 and 10
ounces and has a circumference of 25.6 to
26.4 inches.The ball has a rubber bladder and
can be one color or a combination of colors.
Synthetic leather is lighter and is fine for
beginner players. Junior volleyballs for
children 12 years old and younger weigh
between 7 and 8 ounces.

8. THE NET
The net is 32 feet long by
3 feet wide. For women, the
net should be 7 feet, 4 1/8
inches high. For men, the
net should be 7 feet, 11 5/8
inches high. U.S. regulation
volleyball playing surfaces
must be flat and not
present any hazards to the
players.

9. THE POST AND CABLE
The net structure is held together with
metal cables and posts. Posts are placed 0.5
to 1.0 meter outside the sidelines and 2.55
meters high. Posts should be round, smooth
and padded, to prevent injury to the players
should they dive or crash into them. Metal
wires and cables may need to be covered if
it is determined that they present a danger
to the players.

10. ANTENNA AND SIDE BANDS
Antenna are flexible rods that are 1.8
meters long made of fiberglass, fastened at
the outer edge of each side band. Side bands
are two white bands attached vertically to the
net and placed above each sideline.

11. KNEE PADS
Knee pads should be
sturdy enough to protect
your knees from falls,
slides and dives, but
flexible enough to allow
you to bend comfortably.
Your volleyball knee pads
must be made of fabric
that breathes and
manages moisture.

12. SHOES
Arch and ankle support is key when
choosing a volleyball shoe. Mizuno, Asics and
Nike are just a few of the popular brands of
volleyball shoes, which are lightweight,
allowing you to be faster on your feet, as well
as bearing good shock absorption on your
toes.Volleyball shoes also provide for better
lateral movement than typical running or
cross-training shoes.

14. CLOTHING AND JEWELRY
All clothing should be lightweight to allow
maximum flexibility and breath-ability, as well
as made of a material that absorbs sweat and
keeps skin dry. Spandex shorts are a good
option, as they are flexible, light and absorb
odor. Socks, while not required, absorb sweat
and prevent blisters. Jewelry is not permitted
in volleyball, with the exception of smooth
wedding bands. Glasses must be worn with a
strap to keep them secure.