📏 Volleyball Court Size
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A volleyball court has standard dimensions used in both recreational and professional play. The court is rectangular and divided into two halves by a net.
📐 Court Dimensions
The official indoor volleyball court size is:
• length: 18 metres
• width: 9 metres
Each side of the court is 9 × 9 metres, separated by the net in the middle.
🏐 Net Height
The height of the net depends on the competition:
• men: 2.43 metres
• women: 2.24 metres
The net runs across the centre of the court and divides both teams.
📍 Court Layout
The volleyball court includes several important markings:
• centre line (under the net)
• attack line (3 metres from the net)
• baseline (back boundary)
• sidelines (side boundaries)
These lines define player positions and rules during play.
🔄 Front Court and Back Court
Each side of the court is divided into:
• front court (near the net)
• back court (behind the attack line)
This affects where players can attack and block from.
🏖️ Beach Volleyball Court
Beach volleyball uses a slightly smaller court:
• length: 16 metres
• width: 8 metres
This creates a faster and more physically demanding game on sand.
⚡ Why Court Size Matters
The size of the volleyball court affects:
• player positioning
• movement and spacing
• attacking and defensive strategies
Understanding the court layout helps players improve their awareness and performance.
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