While you are the coach of a volleyball team practicing hard in their custom volleyball uniforms, it is important to know every rule regarding the game. This includes the rules and regulations regarding the standard volleyball net height.
The volleyball net height for indoor and outdoor volleyball nets is different for different genders, age groups, and abilities. Thus, it is important to have a complete understanding of the regulation system of net height to achieve accuracy.
Here are all the guidelines to follow to achieve the ideal height for the volleyball net you set up for your players wearing custom volleyball uniforms.
Indoor Volleyball Net Height
The indoor volleyball net height varies for men, women, and youth. It also varies according to the different age groups. Let’s highlight each circumstance that might change the volleyball net height.
Men Volleyball Net Height
The standard indoor volleyball net height for men is 7 ft, 11 5/8 inches, or around 2.43 m. This height is also applicable to standing disabled men’s indoor volleyball. However, the men’s team who are under the category of age 55+, have lower net height.
For instance, the men’s volleyball net height for the category of age “55-69” is 7 ft and 9 5/8 inches. This makes 2.38 m from the edges. In addition, the net height for men’s indoor volleyball for ages greater than 70 is further lowered. For the age category 70+, the height of the net is 7 ft and 6 inches or 2.29 m from the edge of the net.
Women Volleyball Net Height
The standard official indoor volleyball net height for women is 7 ft and 4 ⅛ inches. This makes 2.24 when measured from antennas. In addition, the women’s disabled standing volleyball team follows the same net height and regulations as the standard women’s volleyball team.
However, the official regulation might vary for women’s volleyball teams of certain age groups. For the women’s volleyball team under the category of “45+”, the official net height is 7 feet and 2 ⅛ inches. Or 2.19 meters from the edge of the net.
Sitting Volleyball Net Height
Sitting indoor volleyball has a smaller court in contrast to the standard indoor volleyball game. Also, the volleyball net in the sitting volleyball is much closer to the ground than the standard volleyball game nets.
The international standard height of a net for men’s sitting volleyball is 3 ft and 9.28 inches or 1.15 meters from the edges. Similarly, the official net height for the women’s team for sitting volleyball is 3 feet and 5.34 inches.
Youth Volleyball Net Height
The net height for youth volleyball teams for ages 11 and 12 is the same for boys and girls. However, under the age of 10, the net height may vary for both.
The standard net height for junior volleyball teams shinning in their custom volleyball uniforms for ages “11-12” is 7 feet or 2.13 meters from the edge. This is the same for boys and girls both junior volleyball teams. Also, for the junior volleyball boys’ team under the age of 10 years, the standard net height is 7 feet. While for the girl’s junior team under 10 has an official net height of 6 ft and 6 inches which is about 1.98 meters from the antenna.
However, the volleyball net heights for middle school player varies according to different states. If you are a coach or trainer, you should always refer to the state governing body for net height measurements.
Beach Volleyball Net Height
The beach volleyball net height follows the same official regulations as standard indoor net height for men and women. However, both these heights change according to age and gender. The most important thing to consider while measuring the net height is that the beach volleyball court must be raked before you set the net according to standards. This is to avoid any possibility of uneven surfaces.
Men Beach Volleyball Net Height
The standard height for the men’s volleyball net for college, professional, and Olympic levels is 7 ft 11 5/8 inches or 2.43m. However, for the age group category of “15-16”, it is 7 ft and 4 1/8 inches. In addition, the net height for boys’ volleyball teams for ages 13’14 is 7 ft and for the ages 12 and under it is 6 ft and 6 ¾ inches.
Women’s Beach Volleyball Net Height
The standard women’s volleyball net height for college, professional, and Olympic levels is 7 ft 4 1/8 inches or 2.24 meters. The net height for the age group category of “15-16” for girls is the same as the standard net height. However, the net height for girls’ volleyball teams for ages 13 to 14 is 7 ft and for the ages 12 and under it is 6 ft and 6 ¾ inches.
Height of The Antenna
The antennas are fiberglass rods at opposite ends of the volleyball net. They are part of the net. The purpose of the antennas is to give visual help to referees and players to understand whether the ball is in play or out of bounds when it passes over the net. If the ball flies over the antenna, the ball is out of bounds. Hence, the antenna decides the limits of the crossing space.
Each antenna extends vertically at each outer part of the side band. It is a long and flexible rod of 5.9 ft or 1.8 m. The diameter of each antenna is 0.4 inches or 10 mm.
In addition, the tip of the antenna reaches about 2.6 ft or 80cm height above the top of the net from the edges. Also, there are extensions marked on the antenna with contrasting color stripes of 10 cm.
How to Measure Volleyball Net Height
With the right tools and equipment, you can easily measure the volleyball net height by following these instructions:
- First, carefully clip the measuring tool on the top of the volleyball net in a way that it is hanging towards the floor.
- Make sure that the chain of the tool is not swinging in any direction.
- Next, make sure to measure each side of the net at the boundaries. The boundaries are the point with antennas. Also, check if the height is very close enough to the length of the chain. Thus, the bottom of the chain must barely touch the floor.
- In addition, the center of the volleyball net can be lower than the boundaries. However, always ensure that the difference between the center net height and the height of the net at boundaries must not exceed more than ¾ inches.
- While measuring the net height, always ensure that the two ends of the volleyball net must be of the same height as the playing surface.
- Also, make sure that the volleyball net height is not exceeding the official height by more than ¾ inches.
- While measuring your volleyball net outside, always make sure the ground below the net is leveled or balanced. For instance, in the case of beach volleyball, the sand on the ground must be raked enough. So that you can achieve the correct net height.
- Your volleyball net is now ready for you to show your volleyball skills.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a volleyball coach, or Olympic, NCAA, or youth player. Whether you are on an indoor volleyball team or an outdoor volleyball team, always make sure to follow these guidelines to achieve the ideal net height for volleyball.
