FIVB Official Volleyball Rules

CHAPTER 1
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
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1 PLAYING AREA
The playing area includes the playing court and the free zone. It shall be
rectangular and symmetrical.
1.1 DIMENSIONS D2
The playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 x 9 m, surrounded by a
free zone which is a minimum of 3 m wide on all sides.
The free playing space is the space above the playing area which is free
from any obstructions. The free playing space shall measure a minimum
of 7 m in height from the playing surface.
See Rules
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For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, the free zone shall
measure a minimum of 5 m from the side lines and 8 m from the
end lines. The free playing space shall measure a minimum of
12.5 m in height from the playing surface.
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1.2 PLAYING SURFACE
1.2.1 The surface must be flat, horizontal and uniform. It must not present
any danger of injury to the players. It is forbidden to play on rough or
slippery surfaces.
For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, only a wooden or
synthetic surface is allowed. Any surface must be previously
approved by the FIVB.
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1.2.2 On indoor courts the surface of the playing court must be of a light
colour.
For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, white colours are
required for the lines. Other colours, different from each other,
are required for the playing court and the free zone.
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1.2.3 On outdoor courts a slope of 5 mm per metre is allowed for drainage.
Court lines made of solid materials are forbidden.
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