GROUP 3

• Leader: BELJANO, JOVEN P.

• Members:
• ECALNER, RONJAKE
• ESTRELLANES, REYMARK
• HO, ROSWELL
• MORALLO, ROGIEN
VOLLEYBALL
EQUIPMENTS AND THE PLAYING AREA OF VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENTS

Volleybag are important for

carrying your uniform and other
essentials, as well as
transporting all your belongings
to and from games.
Volleyball cart keeping equipment
organized is very important on maintaining
a well run volleyball environment. With the
large quantity of volleyballs that are used
during practice and warmups, having carts
makes holding and organizing the much
simpler. Almost every school or team will
have some sort of volleyball cart.
Volleyball is typically played on a hard
surface where players are often forced to
dive and slide. Volleyball knee pads help
protect one of the most vulnerable body
parts from repeated physical contact with
the ground.
Elbow pads similar to knee pads, elbow
pads are a very common piece of
equipment in the game of volleyball.
While these are not required in most
volleyball leagues, they help prevent
injuries and discomfort.
Volleyball nets are a piece of equipment
used in every volleyball game. They
are used for both indoor and outdoor
volleyball. Volleyball nets can vary in
size and are one of the most iconic
pieces of equipment of volleyball.
There are many pieces of equipment
used to sharpen the skills of
volleyball players. A volleyball
serving machine is an ideal piece of
equipment for individual and team
practice.
Volleyball shoes are an important
piece of equipment that improve the
performance on the court. They also
support that reduces the chance of
injury. This helps volleyball athletes
have confidence in their movements
and focus on the game.
Like many shorts, shorts are essential
piece of equipment used in volleyball.
They are a part of every uniform and
are worn by every player on the court.
Volleyball shorts provide optimal
performance benefits for volleyball
players, and come in a few different
types.
• Volleyball t-shirt
• Depending on whether you are playing indoor or outdoor, and what the
weather is like when you play, you can opt for the classic sleeveless
athletic t-shirt or choose a long sleeve sport shirt.
• Whether sleeved or sleeveless, volleyball t-shirts usually have a
number on both the front and back and may carry your team’s name
and logo too.
Volleyball is a game requires a lot of
practice in order to become skilled. While
most athletes on teams can practice with
the help coaches and other players, it is not
always easy to get help. Training aids are a
great tool for volleyball players to use in
order to fine-tune their skills.
Volleyball is a very intense
sport that requires a lot of
athleticism. It takes a plenty of
practice to become skilled and
even then, injuries can not
always be avoided.
• Volleyball net and poles
• An official volleyball net will measure 32 feet long by 39 inches tall. For men's
volleyball, it will be suspended eight feet off the ground, while for women it
will be seven feet and four inches.
• The net is held up by poles. Typical volleyball net poles will measure between
10.5 feet and 16 feet in height. Made from steel or aluminium, they are
designed to withstand any strains and tension throughout the course of the
match.
NETS AND POSTS

• The net is 2.43m high for men and 2.24m high for women. It is placed vertically over the centre line. It is 1m
wide and 9.5m‑­10m long and is 10cm square black mesh.

The height of the net is measured from the centre of the playing court.

The antenna is a flexible rod, 1.8m long and 10mm in diameter and made of fibreglass or similar material. It
is fastened on opposite sides of the net. The top of the antenna extends 80cm above the net and is marked
with 10cm stripes of contrasting colour, usually red and white.

The 2.55m high posts are placed 0.50m‑­1.0m outside the side lines. The posts are rounded and fixed to the
ground without wires.
Volleyball penalty cards
Volleyball uses yellow and red cards.
• Yellow cards are issued to warn players of bad conduct without a
penalty being enforced. Continual misconduct will lead to a red
card and a sanction being applied. This may be for their team to
lose the point or to lose service if they have possession.
• If the referee holds up both the red and yellow card, then this is a
dismissal and the player must leave the court for the rest of the
set.
Volleyballs are one of the most
important pieces of equipment in the
game of volleyball. It is required for
every game and is the main tool used
by the players.
VOLLEYBALL COURT DIMENSIONS

• Volleyball court
• A volleyball court is 60 feet by 30 feet and is divided by a net that is
placed over the centre line.
• At the back of each side of the court is the service line. In front of this,
ten feet from the net on either side is the attack line.
• The court can be outdoors or indoors and playing surfaces include
wood, rubber tile, grass or sand.
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DIMENSIONS

The playing court is 18m long and 9m wide and is surrounded by a free zone 3m wide on all
sides.

The space above the playing area is known as the free playing space and is a minimum of 7m
high from the playing surface.

For FIVB, world and official competitions, the free zone measures a minimum of 5m from the
side lines and 8m from the ends lines. The free playing space is a minimum of 7m high from
the playing surface.
PLAYING SURFACE

The playing surface is flat and a light colour. For FIVB, world
and official competitions, only a wooden or synthetic surface is
allowed.

White colours are required for the lines. Other different colours
are required for the playing court and free zone.
ZONES AND AREAS

The front zone on each court is limited by the axis of the centre line and the
rear edge of the attack line. The front zone extends beyond the side lines to the
end of the free zone.

The service zone is a 9m wide area behind each end line and extends to the
end of the free zone. It is 15cm long and drawn 20cm behind the end line as an
extension of the side lines. 
• The substitution zone extends from both attack lines to the scorer’s table.

The Libero Replacement zone is part of the free zone on the same side as
the team benches, extending from the attack line up to the end line.

A penalty area, 1m x 1m, is located in the control area outside of the

endlines. 
LINE MARKINGS

All lines on the court are 5cm wide and are a light colour different from the colour of the
floor.

The boundary lines are the two side lines and end lines. The centre line divides the playing
court into two equal courts, 9m x 9m each. This line extends from beneath the net from
sideline to sideline.

On each court the rear edge of the attack line is drawn 3m back from the middle of the
centre line and marks the front zone.
• Center Line
A center line is marked at the center of the court dividing it equally into 30 feet squares,
above which the net is placed.
• Attack Line
An attack line is marked 10 feet of each side of the center line.
• Service Line
A service line, the area from which the server may serve the volleyball, is marked 10 feet inside
the right sideline on each back line.
• The Net
The net is placed directly above the center line, 7 feet 4 inches above the ground for
women and 8 feet above the ground for men.
• Poles
Volleyball poles should be set at 36 feet apart, 3 feet further out from the sidelines.
• Ceiling Height
The minimum ceiling height should be 23 feet, though they should preferably be higher .
• Volleyball is among the safest sports out there, but injuries
can happen. To keep things as safe as possible while playing
volleyball, follow these tips.
• Safe Volleyball Gear
• Use the right gear:
• Knee pads to protect the knees when sliding or falling.
• Padded shorts to protect the hips when diving for a ball.
• Other pads and braces such as elbow or forearm pads,
ankle or wrist braces, or thumb splints.
• Volleyball shoes for good traction on gym floors and extra
padding for comfort.
• Mouthguards to protect the teeth, lips, cheeks, and tongue.
• Prescription goggles for players who wear glasses and
shatterproof sunglasses when playing outside.
• Athletic supporters for guys and sports bras for girls for
support and comfort.
SAFE VOLLEYBALL TRAINING

• To prevent injuries during training, players should:

• Get a sports physical before starting any training program.

• Be in good shape before playing volleyball.
• Always warm up and stretch before practice and matches.
• Use proper technique. If there are concerns about technique,
a trained instructor can help.
• Stop training if they get injured or feel pain. They
need to get checked by an athletic trainer, coach,
doctor, or nurse before going back on the court.
• Play different sports throughout the year to prevent
overuse injuries.