Court

Today, courts must meet the specifications set forth by USA Volleyball and the international
governing body, FIVB. Indoor courts must measure 18 meters long by 9 meters wide and have
an attack area demarcated 3 meters back from the centerline. The lines used on the court should
not be any wider than 5 cm. A free space measuring 2 meters in any direction is recommended
around the playing area of the court to prevent any accidental obstructions of play. Above the
highest point of the net, there should be at least 7 meters of space to allow the ball free travel,
though 12 meters is recommended.

Ball

The ball used for volleyball is smaller than the basketball bladder that was used originally. For
indoor volleyball, it should have a circumference between 65 and 67 cm when fully inflated to an
inner pressure between 4.3 and 4.6 lbs. psi. Once inflated, the ball must weigh between 260 and
280 g. During FIVB competitions and world events, three balls are used and must meet the same
standards as the other balls before being approved for play.

Net

Net height can vary depending on the age of the players and the class of volleyball being played.
The standard height used for men over the age of 15 is 2.43 meters measured from the lowest
point of the net to the court floor. For women over the age of 13, the standard measurement is
2.24 meters. The net extends to each of the sidelines on the court and should be the same height
at both sidelines. The net itself is 1 meter wide. At either end of the net, an antenna is attached
that is 10 mm in diameter and extends 1.8 meters above the net. These antennae are considered
part of the net and are used to delineate the vertical crossing space.