How to Build a Volleyball Court

You can build your own indoor or outdoor volleyball court with well-designed plans and some time and money. You will need to choose whether to build a sand or hard volleyball court and find a large enough area to construct your court. Follow the steps below to complete the job.

Things You'll Need

  • Chalk roller
  • Grass court:
  • Shovel
  • Poles
  • Net system
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Instructions

  1. Choose the Location of Your Volleyball Court

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      Find a piece of land at least 44 feet wide and 74 feet long. While the actual volleyball court will take up only 30 feet by 60 feet of space, you'll need a buffer zone to play effectively.

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      Consider the suitability of the area you have selected. Placing your court too close to a property line could cause problems with neighbors due to noise and errant volleyballs.

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      Choose a relatively flat surface that is free of overhead obstructions like trees or power lines.

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      Opt to orient your court so that the net will run on an east and west axis. This will avoid teams facing the sun while playing in the morning or in the evening.

    Try a Simple Grass Court

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      Build a grass volleyball court to save money and have the greatest flexibility.

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      Lay out chalk lines according to the court line dimensions listed on Wikipedia. See the Resources section below for a link.

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      Purchase an in-ground net system. Unlike portable net systems, in-ground models set poles into the ground and are less expensive.

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      Consider installing sleeves into the ground. This way you can remove the poles and remove the net when you need the court space for another purpose.

    Choose a Portable Net System

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      Consider buying a portable net system. These systems allow you to build a movable volleyball court.

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      Visit online volleyball stores like Volleyball Equipment USA. See the Resources section below for a link to view various mobile net systems. Prices vary depending on quality.

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      Follow the net system's installation manual to build your removable volleyball court.

    Build a Hard Court

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      Hire professional court installers. Unless you have experience building a level concrete slab, hard court construction should be left to professionals.

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      Visit an online court flooring retailer such as Sport Court. See the Resources section below for a link.

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      Ask professionals for estimates and select the best proposal.