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Volleyball court dimensions and design

Volley ball is one interesting game which is played world over. The game created by a YMCA physical director, Mr. William G Morgan as a pastime is today is quite famous and an Olympic team sport. The game has some of the characteristics of tennis and some of handball. In those days it was called “ Mintonette”. Though it was initially designed as an indoor game, it is now more famous as an outdoor game or a beach game. However, there are certain rules for the game and strictly needs to be played in a “court” and has certain dimensions.

The Volleyball Court dimensions are strictly followed in any formal volley ball game. The dimensions of an indoor Volleyball Court and an outdoor Court are different. The dimensions of an indoor Volleyball Court which is rectangular in shape are 18 meters by 9 meters or 59 feet by 29 feet 6 inches. The court is divided into two equal halves by a center line. A beach Volleyball Court measures 16 meters by 8 meters.

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