How to Set Up a Volleyball Court

Whether you're on the green or on the beach, use these simple guidelines to make your volleyball court ready for players.

Things You'll Need

  • "Flat, level playing surface"
  • White Chalks
  • Long Tape Measure
  • Nets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find a large, flat, level playing surface.

    • 2

      Mark off a rectangle 30 feet wide and 60 feet long.

    • 3

      Position your court so it's surrounded by a "free zone" extending 6 1/2 feet in each direction from the boundary lines.

    • 4

      Draw a line side to side at the center of the rectangle, separating the court into two 30-by-30-foot squares.

    • 5

      Draw an attack line in each square. Each attack line should be 9 feet 10 inches away from the center line.

    • 6

      Set up the net poles about 3 feet from each end of the center line, outside the court.

    • 7

      Affix the net to the poles so the top of the net is 8 feet above the ground.

    • 8

      Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding the proper way to attach the net.