What net height and ball does 16U use?
Rule- USA
- USA Volleyball
- Club volleyball
- 16 and under
- Juniors
- 2025-27 rules
- Coaches
Net height (USAV 2.1.1), measured at the center of the court:
| Division | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 15/18 and under (includes 16U) | 2.24 m (7' 4 1/8") | 2.43 m (7' 11 5/8") |
| 13/14 and under (for comparison) | 2.24 m (7' 4 1/8") | 2.24 m (7' 4 1/8") |
The height over both sidelines must be exactly the same and may not exceed the official height by more than 2 cm (3/4").
Ball: 16U uses the standard indoor ball. The rulebook's lighter-ball provision applies only to 12 and under at the USA Volleyball Junior National Championships. For nationally sanctioned events, USA Volleyball must approve the game balls, and all balls in a match must be the same.
Age group: your division is set by month and year of birth, using USA Volleyball's age definition chart for the 2026-27 season.
Updated 21 Oct 2026