Equipment & Gear
The official ball, net heights and court dimensions, and the shoes, pads, braces and uniforms players wear to compete.
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Equipment & Gear
The Official Volleyball
A regulation volleyball is a light, leather or synthetic-leather sphere about 65-67 centimeters in circumference and 260-280 grams — built to be easy to control with the arms and hands rather than dense or hard.
May 8, 2026 · 2 min read
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Net Height by Division and Gender
The regulation net stands 2.43 meters for men and 2.24 meters for women at the senior level, with lower heights used for youth divisions and adjustable antennae marking the legal width of play.
May 5, 2026 · 2 min read
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Court Dimensions and Lines
An indoor court is 18 by 9 meters with a 3-meter attack line on each side; a beach court is smaller still, at 16 by 8 meters, with no attack line at all.
May 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Equipment & Gear
Volleyball Shoes
Volleyball shoes are built for quick lateral cuts and repeated jumping on a hard court, prioritizing grip, cushioning and a snug, supportive fit over the cushioning-first design of a running shoe.
April 29, 2026 · 2 min read
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Knee Pads and Ankle Braces
Knee pads protect against the sport's constant floor contact from digging and diving, while ankle braces guard against the game's single most common injury — rolling an ankle at the net.
April 26, 2026 · 2 min read
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Uniforms and the Libero Jersey Rule
Team uniforms must be numbered and matching, with one deliberate exception — the libero must wear a jersey that visibly contrasts with the rest of the team so officials and spectators can identify the position at a glance.
April 23, 2026 · 2 min read