What size is the court, and how high is the net for juniors?
Rule- South Africa
- Volleyball South Africa
- FIVB Beach Volleyball Rules
- Beach volleyball
- Open
- 2025-28
- Players
Court (Rule 1.1): a 16 x 8 m rectangle of levelled sand, surrounded by a free zone at least 3 m wide on all sides, with at least 7 m of clear space overhead.
Net height (Rule 2.1): 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women, measured from the centre of the court. It must be the same height over both side lines and no more than 2 cm above the official height.
The rules allow lower nets for younger age groups:
| Age group | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 16 years and under | 2.24 m | 2.24 m |
| 14 years and under | 2.12 m | 2.12 m |
| 12 years and under | 2.00 m | 2.00 m |
Added 22 Oct 2026