Middle School Volleyball Rules

Volleyball is played for recreation or gym class by almost every American school child. The ease of play and simple rules make it a fun game that is enjoyed everywhere.

  1. Age

    • Middle school volleyball players have to be under the age of 15. Players are generally between the ages of 12 and 14, but 14 is the maximum age for a volleyball player.

    Team Size

    • Middle school volleyball teams are limited to at most 14-member teams, and no less than five players must be present before play starts. You must have enough players to be able to cover the court.

    Game Basics

    • Best two-out-of-three games determines who wins middle school matches. The team that serves is generally determined by the flip of a coin. One team calls heads. One team calls tails.

    Points

    • During middle school volleyball games, a team can score a maximum of 15 points. When the serving team scores, they get to serve the next set. When the receiving team scores, they get to serve the next set.

    Serving

    • In middle school volleyball, the ball is served from either the back serve line or a marked line that is approximately 2.5 feet from the serve line. Teams are limited to five serves. After the fifth consecutive serve, the other team gets to serve.

    Considerations

    • If the ball hits a part of the ceiling, such as a low-hanging light or other hazard, play stops, and the team gets to re-serve the ball.