BEACH VOLLEYBALL Court Dimensions

Doubles competition, Fivb, and recreational Beach VOLLEYBALL Court dimensions

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ncaa, usa volleyball and fivb BEACH VOLLEYBALL

doubles-competition-beach-volleyball-court-dimensionsThe required beach volleyball court dimensions for USA Volleyball and NCAA Beach Volleyball doubles competition is 16m by 8m (52’6” by 26’3”). Posts should be placed 1m (3’-4”) from each side line, 10m (30’-7”) from each other(not shown). Adjacent beach volleyball courts built side by side are recommended to have a free space of 5-6m (16’-20’) and may share free space. If adjacent courts are situated end line to end line, 9m (29’-6”) of free space is recommended.

For FIVB World and Official Beach Volleyball competitions, the free zone is a minimum of 5m (16’) and a maximum of 6m (20’) from the end lines/side lines. The free playing space shall measure a minimum of 12.5m (41’) in height from the playing surface.

 

RECREATION BEACH VOLLEYBALL

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The recommended beach volleyball court dimensions for Recreational play is 60’ by 30’. This allows for four on four or six on six play. Posts should be placed 1m (3’-4”) from each side line, 36’-8” from each other.  A recommended free or clearance zone of at least 10 ft is recommended.

For the most versatile facility, it is recommended to install poles 36’-8” from each other to allow for both beach volleyball competition and recreational play. It is also recommended that the depth of sand is 18 inches on the court and 12 inches in the free zone.

Your Sports Imports Regional Representative will be happy to help you lay out your beach volleyball courts to meet your needs and court dimension requirements.