How high is the net in sitting volleyball?
Officials' detail · Court and teams · 1 of 1The court is 10 m by 6 m, with an attack line 2 m from the centre. The net top is 1.15 m for men and 1.05 m for women, with antennae marking the sides. The ball is a standard 260 to 280 g volleyball, and a free zone of at least 3 m surrounds the court.
How it works
- Court: 10 m by 6 m.
- Attack line: 2 m from the centre line.
- Net top: 1.15 m men, 1.05 m women.
- Net depth: 0.80 m.
- Antennae: 80 cm above the net.
- Ball: 65 to 67 cm, 260 to 280 g.
- Top events: five-ball system.
- Free zone: at least 3 m.
The glossary has the attack line (sitting volleyball), the net (sitting volleyball), the antenna, the ball (sitting volleyball), the free zone (sitting volleyball) and the service zone (sitting volleyball).
Tricky cases
Is the net the same height at the posts?
Equal at both sides, at most 2 cm above.
Are lines inside the court?
Yes. Lines are part of the court.
How wide is the service zone?
6 m, the court's width.
Do teams warm up in a set area?
Yes, a warm-up area by the bench.
Why the rule exists
Seated players have less reach, so the net is lower and the court shorter.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Net 1.15 m | 2.1 |
| Women | Net 1.05 m | 2.1 |
| Top events | Bigger free zone | 1.1 |
From the rule book
World ParaVolley, Official Sitting Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, rules 1 to 3. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: World ParaVolley Official Sitting Volleyball Rules 2025-2028.