Court Size
Standard size of court is 30 feet wide and 60 feet long. Width and length can be increased
or decreased proportionately depending on the area available.
Net
The net shall be stretched across the center of the court dividing it in half. The net height
can vary from the official 8 feet height to other popular heights such as 7 feet or 5 feet or
any desired height.
Player
6 players on each team.
Service
Each player shall serve in turn and will continue to serve until side is out. When serving,
the ball must go over the net. If the ball hits the net when served and goes over the net, the
ball must be re-served. If the ball does not go over the net when served or is out of bounds
or touches any team-mate before touching an opponent or opponent
’
s court, the side is
out and the opponent takes possession and becomes the serving team.
Service Area
The service area should be a minimum of 5 feet in depth behind the end boundary court
and in the event the playing area does not provide space for such depth, then the serving
area shall extend into the court to whatever distance is necessary to provide such a
minimum service area. The service area should be located in the right end section of each
court, the width not to exceed 8 feet.
Volley
Maximum of three team contacts: each team is allowed a maximum of 3 successive
contacts of the ball in order to return the ball to the opponent's area.
Rotation
After a team has lost its serve, the team receiving the ball for the first serve shall, before
serving, rotate one position clockwise.
Volleyball Rules
