What is a VS2 player in sitting volleyball?
A · Advanced · Court and teams · 1 of 2A team lists up to 14 classified players, with at most two VS2 minimal impairment players and only one of them on court. The team captain signs the sheet; on court, the game captain alone speaks to the referees. The coach directs from in front of the bench, and players stay behind the bench line.
How it works
- Squad: up to 14 players.
- Status: Confirmed or Review.
- VS2 players: two listed, one on court.
- Captain: signs the score sheet.
- Game captain: speaks to referees.
- Coach: in front of the bench.
- Bench area: players behind the line.
- Uniform: no thick padding to sit on.
The glossary has the team composition (sitting volleyball), the minimal impairment player, the sport class status, the team captain and game captain, the coach (sitting volleyball) and the bench area.
Tricky cases
Can two VS2 players be on court together?
No.
Does the VS2 limit apply with the Libero on?
Yes.
Can a player sit on a cushion?
No. Thick material is not allowed.
Can a Libero be captain?
Yes.
Why the rule exists
Limiting VS2 players keeps teams built around players with greater impairments.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Squad | Two VS2 | 4.1.1 |
| On court | One VS2 | 7.3.1 |
| Bench | Behind the line | 1.4.6 |
From the rule book
World ParaVolley, Official Sitting Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, rules 1.4.6, 4, 5 and 7.3, with World ParaVolley, Approved Rule Changes 2025-2028. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: World ParaVolley Official Sitting Volleyball Rules 2025-2028.