Whether you are planning to organize a volleyball tournament in a spacious gymnasium or on an empty beach, knowing the correct dimensions of the court is crucial to the success of the event. Volleyball courts are not limited to indoor, but can also be outdoor, and their dimensions can affect the success of a volleyball game.
Indoor Volleyball Court Dimensions
According to the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), indoor volleyball court dimensions are specified below:
Court dimensions: An indoor volleyball court should be 18 meters long and 9 meters wide.
Boundary Lines: The boundary lines of the court should be marked with a 5-centimeter wide white line to effectively distinguish the boundary from the infield. There should be a 2 cm wide center line in the middle of the court to separate the diagonal halves.
Clearance: Indoor volleyball courts should have a minimum clearance of 7 meters to ensure that players are not restricted by lack of space during play.
Floor Material: The floor material of the court is usually wood or synthetic to ensure smooth play and the safety of the players.
Main areas of an indoor volleyball court
Playing Area
The playing surface is an 18 meter by 9 meter rectangle surrounded by an unobstructed area at least 3 meters wide. Above the playing surface there is an unobstructed space at least 7 meters high measured from the ground with no obstacles in between. FIVB World competition venues have an accessible area at least 5 meters wide outside the sidelines, an accessible area at least 8 meters wide outside the end lines, and an accessible space at least 12.5 meters high above the playing surface.
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Serving Area
There is a 9-meter wide serving area in the playing area behind the end lines (not including the end lines). Behind each of the two end lines, a short line 15 centimeters long, perpendicular to the end lines and 20 centimeters from the end lines is drawn. The area between the two short lines is the teeing area, which includes the width of the short lines. The depth of the teeing area extends to the end of the unobstructed area.
Nets and Posts
In indoor volleyball, men and women use nets of different heights. Generally, the height of the net is 2.43 meters for men’s matches and 2.24 meters for women’s matches. In addition, different age groups may use different net heights. For example, the height of the net for youth matches may be lower than that for adult matches.
Spectator seating
In order to provide a better viewing experience for spectators, there does need to be adequate seating and good sight lines. This usually involves the design and layout dimensions of the volleyball court to ensure that all spectators have the best viewing position.
Outdoor Volleyball Court Dimensions
Outdoor volleyball courts are categorized into beach volleyball and grass volleyball. The standard size of a beach volleyball court is 18 meters long and 9 meters wide. This size is suitable for two or four players. Grass volleyball court sizes vary from region to region, but are usually close to beach volleyball court sizes.
Main areas of an outdoor volleyball court
A standard outdoor volleyball court is a rectangle 18 meters long and 9 meters wide. The center of the court is bisected by a 1 meter wide center line, creating two equal halves. During a match, each team occupies one half of the court.
Attacking Line (3-meter line): At the front of each half, 3 meters from the center line, there is a line called the attacking line. Players may make any type of hit in the backcourt, but when they cross this line in the frontcourt, they may only make a hang or pass, not an offensive snap.
Nets and Posts
Net Height: The height of the net is 2.43 meters for adult men’s matches and 2.24 meters for adult women’s matches. These standards ensure fair play, as there is often a difference in the average height and strength of male and female players.
Net structure: The net is made of thin ropes that span the entire court.
Conclusion
The dimensions of a volleyball court are a standard rectangle, 18 meters long and 9 meters wide. This size is suitable for international competitions such as the World Cup, Olympics and other large events.
