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How to design a good Volleyball Court?

Volley ball is one very famous game today being played by both men and women across continents. Though initially invented as a pass time game volley ball rouse to be an Olympic sport. There are several youngsters who are interested to know about the rules of the game and know the tricks to win the game. Volley ball is a game which demands both physical as well as mental strength. Firstly, one should know the Volleyball Court dimensions to design one and practice in it. This would give a clear understanding about the actual playable area in the court and ensures better practice.

The Volleyball Court dimensions vary in between the indoor as well as outdoor Volleyball Courts. While an indoor Volleyball Court measures 18 meters by 9 meters, the beach Volleyball Court measures 16m by 8m. However, mostly, the indoor Volleyball Court dimensions are used. A center line divides the rectangular courts into two equal halves. The net is hung exactly above the center line at a height of about 2.43m from the ground for men and at about 2.24m from the ground for women. An attack line drawn 3 meters away from the center line on either side of it divides each side of the court into two rows called the front row and the back row.

The game is played by 6 players and the rows contain 6 positions altogether in 6 different zones. Zone 1 or the right back position is where the server is stationed during service. A service line is marked 10 feet inside the right side line on each back line. Zone 5 and Zone 6 are present in the back row one on the left back and the other in the back middle. Zone 4, 3, 2 are located in the front row from left to right. Practicing well to get used to the outdoor Volleyball Courts is necessary.

A free zone of about 3 meters is present around the court for entry of the players during the play. The antennae that extend at the end of the net represent the extension of the boundary of the court.

It is important to design the Volleyball Court with the right dimensions every time. An expert advice may be taken to ensure fair and healthy volley ball game. Worldwide, the above mentioned dimensions are broadly followed for designing Volleyball Court.  Experts have kept in mind the dynamics of the game before deciding on the metrics of the outdoor Volleyball Courts.




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