Chapter 7

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN VOLLEYBALL

Introduction
Players must be aware of hazards in the playing area. Volleyball standards/poles, teammates,
walls, and balls all pose the possibility of serious injury. On the day of your tournament, take the
time to visually check the layout and condition of the facility to determine if you are able conduct
your tournament safety. If there is any doubt safety, fix the problems prior to opening the doors and
consult with the facility owner as needed.

Minimum requirements for volleyball courts and equipment can be found in the Domestic
Competition Regulations. All posts and officials stand must be padded. Support wires must be either
eliminated or clearly marked and padded. There must be sufficient free space around each court.
The recommended minimum free zone surrounding a court is 2 meters (6’6”). Players must be
permitted to pursue volleyball without endangering themselves, other participants, or spectators.
The second official should be able to transition freely from one side of the net to the other,
positioned outside the net post, without any obstacles.

Specific Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

 Recognized the playing area and playing court;

 Identify facilities and equipment of volleyball

Duration

Chapter 2:: Facilities and Equipment in Volleyball = 2 hours

(1 and 30 minutes discussion;
30 minutes assessment)
DISCUSSION
FACILITIES IN VOLLEYBALL

PLAYING AREA

The playing area includes the playing court and the free zone. It shall be rectangular and
symmetrical.

DIMENSIONS
The playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 x 9m, surrounded by a free zone which is a minimum
of 3m wide on all sides. The free playing space is the space above the playing area which is free
from any obstructions. The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 7m in height from the
playing surface.
PLAYING SURFACE
The surface must be flat, horizontal and uniform. It must not present any danger of injury to
the players. It is forbidden to play on rough or slippery surfaces.

LINES ON THE COURT

 All lines are 5cm wide. They must be of a light color which is different from

BOUNDARY LINES

Two side lines and two end lines mark the playing court. Both side lines and end lines are
drawn inside the dimensions of the playing court.

CENTER LINE

The axis of the center line divides the playing court into two equal courts measuring 9 x
9m each; however, the entire width of the line is considered to belong to both courts equally.
This line extends beneath the net from side

ATTACK LINE

On each court, an attack line, whose rear edge is drawn 3m back from the axis of the center
line, marks the front zone.

ZONES AND AREAS ON THE COURT

FRONT ZONE

On each court the front zone is limited by the axis of the center line and the rear edge of the
attack line. The front zone is considered to extend beyond the side lines to the end of the free zone.

SERVICE ZONE

The service zone is a 9m wide area behind each end line/boundary line. It is laterally limited
by two short lines, each 15cm long, drawn 20cm behind the end line as an extension of the side
line. Both short lines are included in the width of the service zone. In depth, the service zone
extends to the end of the free zone.

SUBSTITUTION ZONE
The substitution zone is limited by extension of both attack lines up to the scorer’s table.

LIBERO REPLACEMENT ZONE

 The libero replacement zone is part of the free zone on the side of the team benches, limited by
the extension of the attack line up to the end line/boundary line.

WARM-UP AREA

For FIVB, world and official Competitions, the warm-up areas, sized approximately 3 x 3m,
are located in both of the bench-side corners, outside the free zone.

PENALTY AREA

A penalty area, sized approximately 1 x 1m and equipped with two chairs, is located in the
control area, outside the prolongation of each end line. They may be limited by a 5cm wide red
line.

EQUIPMENT IN VOLLEYBALL

NET AND POSTS

HEIGHT OF THE NET

Placed vertically over the center line there is a net whose top is set at the height of 2.43m for
men and 2.23m for women.

Its height is measured from the center of the playing court. The net height (over the two sides
lines) must be exactly the same and must not exceed the official height by more than 2cm.

ANTENNAE

An antenna is a flexible rod, 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar
materials.
An antenna is fastened at the outer edge of each side band. The antennae are placed on opposite
sides of the net.

POSTS

The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50-1.00m outside the side lines. They
are 2.55m high and preferably adjustable.
The posts are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires. There shall be no
dangerous or obstructing devices.

BALL
 The ball shall be spherical, made of a flexible leather or synthetic leather case with a bladder
inside, made of rubber or a similar material.

Synthetic leather materials and color combination of balls used in international official
competitions should comply with FIVB standards.

Its circumference is 65-67cm and its weight is 260-280g.

References/Additional Resources/Readings

RESOURCES
 https://worldofvolley.com/latest_news/70585/official-volleyball-rules;part-4-faclities-
and-equipment---playing-area.html
 Official Volleyball Rules 2017 -2020, approved by the 35th FIVB Congress 2016
Activity Sheet

EXERCISE 1
ASSESS YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Name: _________________________________________
Course & Section: ______________________
Identification
Direction: Write your answer on the space provided before each number
_____________1. The line directly under the net that divides the court into two equal halves.
_____________2. The official net height for men’s volleyball.
_____________3. The official net height for women’s volleyball.
_____________4. It shall be spherical, made of a flexible leather or synthetic leather and inside is
made of rubber or similar material.
_____________5. Two side lines and two end lines.
_____________6. It is a flexible rod, 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or
similar materials.
___________ 7. It is extending to the end of the free zone.
___________8. It is rear edge is drawn 3m back from the axis of the center line, marks the front
zone.
_____________9. It includes the playing court and the free zone. It shall be rectangular and
symmetrical.
_____________10. It must not present any danger of injury to the players. It is forbidden to play
on rough or slippery surfaces.
EXERCISE 2

Direction: CROSS OUT THE WORDS RELATED IN FACILITIES AND

EQUIPMENT TO VOLLEYBALL

A E R A G N I Y A L P W E R Y C W V H I U Y P Z S E
Q E N O Z T N E M E C A L P E R O R E B I L O B N S
A V I K P S N G T Y U F T N X F Y N K I A R V O E L
H I R S E F V V L C F G T I P O U G M Y J W Z U D D
D A D V N E E D E D S E P S C D E Y I S S N Q N M A
I L Y Z A X S E R Y R O L G D S A N G Y O H J D K N
M T Y I L A E N I L K C A T T A G I N I Z W Y A V T
E Q B Y T S V N I J K B D C S S F K T S C B X R X E
N Q H A Y S A N G T E D E Y U S A U K H A V T Y E N
S J S H A Q E A S D F G H R L G T S S L D F G L L N
I Q Z R R J Y U T U O P F S G I N G L I N G S I P A
O W X W E C V B N M N A R T T Y I O P Q J K M N N E
N E V S A N G L R E C T G S E R V I C E Z O N E F R
W T N X Q V D T T E J H B L K J H G F D S A Z C B M
S P O S T S O I U Y T U R E W Q A S D F G H J K L L
R G F R T Y U X C B S N M B F J E N O Z T N O R F I

Center Line
Substitution Zone
Antennae
Posts
Service Zone
Front Zone
Playing Area.
Dimension.
Attack Line.
Boundary Line
Penalty Area
Playing Surface
Net
Libero Replacement Zone
Ball
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