Republic of the Philippines
PRESIDENT RAMON MAGSAYSAY STATE UNIVERSITY
(Former Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales
College / Department Department of Physical Education
Course Code PEN 4
Course Title Teams Sports
Place of the Course in the General Education
program
Semester & Academic Year Second Semester, AY 2020 – 2021
MODULE NO. 2
WEEK 2
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN VOLLEYBALL
INTRODUCTION
Players must be aware of hazards in the playing area. Volleyball standards/poles, teammates,
walls, and balls all pose the possibility of serious injury. On the day of your tournament, take the
time to visually check the layout and condition of the facility to determine if you are able conduct
your tournament safety. If there is any doubt safety, fix the problems prior to opening the doors
and consult with the facility owner as needed.
Minimum requirements for volleyball courts and equipment can be found in the Domestic
Competition Regulations. All posts and officials stand must be padded. Support wires must be
either eliminated or clearly marked and padded. There must be sufficient free space around each
court. The recommended minimum free zone surrounding a court is 2 meters (6’6”). Players must
be permitted to pursue volleyball without endangering themselves, other participants, or
spectators. The second official should be able to transition freely from one side of the net to the
other, positioned outside the net post, without any obstacles.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CILO)
Recognized the playing area and playing court;
Identify facilities and equipment of volleyball
FACILITIES IN VOLLEYBALL
Substitution Zone
Front Zone
/Boundary Line
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PLAYING AREA
The playing area includes the playing court and the free zone. It shall be rectangular and
symmetrical.
DIMENSIONS
The playing court is a rectangle measuring 18 x 9m, surrounded by a free zone which is a
minimum of 3m 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 7m in
height from the playing surface.
PLAYING SURFACE
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.
LINES ON THE COURT
All lines are 5cm wide. They must be of a light color which is different from
BOUNDARY LINES
Two side lines and two end lines mark the playing court. Both side lines and end
lines are drawn inside the dimensions of the playing court.
CENTER LINE
The axis of the center line divides the playing court into two equal courts measuring 9 x 9m
each; however, the entire width of the line is considered to belong to both courts equally. This
line extends beneath the net from side line to side line.
ATTACK LINE
On each court, an attack line, whose rear edge is drawn 3m back from the axis of the center line,
marks the front zone.
ZONES AND AREAS ON THE COURT
FRONT ZONE
On each court the front zone is limited by the axis of the center line and the rear edge of the
attack line. The front zone is considered to extend beyond the side lines to the end of the free
zone.
SERVICE ZONE
The service zone is a 9m wide area behind each end line/boundary line. It is laterally limited by
two short lines, each 15cm long, drawn 20cm behind the end line as an extension of the side line.
Both short lines are included in the width of the service zone. In depth, the service zone extends
to the end of the free zone.
SUBSTITUTION ZONE
The substitution zone is limited by extension of both attack lines up to the score’s table.
LIBERO REPLACEMENT ZONE
The libero replacement zone is part of the free zone on the side of the team benches, limited by
the extension of the attack line up to the end line/boundary line.
WARM-UP AREA
For FIVB, world and official Competitions, the warm-up areas, sized approximately 3 x 3m, are
located in both of the bench-side corners, outside the free zone.
PENALTY AREA
A penalty area, sized approximately 1 x 1m and equipped with two chairs, is located in the
control area, outside the prolongation of each end line. They may be limited by a 5cm wide red
line.
EQUIPMENT IN VOLLEYBALL
NET AND POSTS
HEIGHT OF THE NET
Placed vertically over the center line there is a net whose top is set at the height of 2.43m for
men and 2.23m for women.
Its height is measured from the center of the playing court. The net height (over the two sides
lines) must be exactly the same and must not exceed the official height by more than 2cm.
ANTENNAE
An antenna is a flexible rod, 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar
materials.
An antenna is fastened at the outer edge of each side band. The antennae are placed on opposite
sides of the net.
POSTS
The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50-1.00m outside the side lines. They
are 2.55m high and preferably adjustable.
The posts are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires. There shall be no
dangerous or obstructing devices.
BALL
The ball shall be spherical, made of a flexible leather or synthetic leather case with a bladder
inside, made of rubber or a similar material.
Synthetic leather materials and color combination of balls used in international official
competitions should comply with FIVB standards.
Its circumference is 65-67cm and its weight is 260-280g.
Mikasa VLS300
MIKASA MV200 Mikasa® MVP200 official beach
2019 Official FIVB
Game Ball Leather Volleyball volleyball FIVB
beach events (2017)
EXERCISE 1
ASSESS YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Name: Crisza D. Devillena
Course & Section: BEED-2B
Identification
Direction: Write your answer on the space provided before each number
CENTER LINE 1. The line directly under the net that divides the court into two equal halves.
2.43m 2. The official net height for men’s volleyball.
2.23m 3. The official net height for women’s volleyball.
BALL 4. It shall be spherical, made of a flexible leather or synthetic leather and inside is made
of rubber or similar material.
BOUNDARY LINES 5. Two side lines and two end lines.
ATTENNAE 6. It is a flexible rod, 1.80m long and 10mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or
similar materials.
SERVICE ZONE 7. It is extending to the end of the free zone.
ATTACK LINE 8. It is rear edge is drawn 3m back from the axis of the center line, marks the
front zone.
PLAYING AREA 9. It includes the playing court and the free zone. It shall be rectangular and
symmetrical.
PLAYING SURFACE 10. It must not present any danger of injury to the players. It is forbidden
to play on rough or slippery surfaces.
EXERCISE 2
Direction: CROSS OUT THE WORDS RELATED IN FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT TO VOLLEYBALL
A E R A G N I Y A L P W E R Y C W V H I U Y P Z S E
Q E N O Z T N E M E C A L P E R O R E B I L O B N S
A V I K P S N G T Y U F T N X F Y N K I A R V O E L
H I R S E F V V L C F G T I P O U G M Y J W Z U D D
D A D V N E E D E D S E P S C D E Y I S S N Q N M A
I L Y Z A X S E R Y R O L G D S A N G Y O H J D K N
M T Y I L A E N I L K C A T T A G I N I Z W Y A V T
E Q B Y T S V N I J K B D C S S F K T S C B X R X E
N Q H A Y S A N G T E D E Y U S A U K H A V T Y E N
S J S H A Q E A S D F G H R L G T S S L D F G L L N
I Q Z R R J Y U T U O P F S G I N G L I N G S I P A
O W X W E C V B N M N A R T T Y I O P Q J K M N N E
N E V S A N G L R E C T G S E R V I C E Z O N E F R
W T N X Q V D T T E J H B L K J H G F D S A Z C B M
S P O S T S O I U Y T U R E W Q A S D F G H J K L L
R G F R T Y U X C B S N M B F J E N O Z T N O R F I
Center Line. Dimension. Ball
Substitution Zone . Attack Line.
Antennae. Boundary Line.
Posts. Penalty Area.
Service Zone . Playing Surface.
Front Zone. Net.
Playing Area. Libero Replacement Zone
REFLECTION
What am I learning today? Why am I learning this? How will I know I have learned?
I learned that playing volleyball Because the next time I play, I I will know if I have learned
is not just random because there know what I'm going to do and I anything if I have done the game
are rules and voilations that need know what to follow when and I have used the right games
to be followed I also learned the playing volleyball. and the wrong ones.
steps and rules that you need to
apply to playing it and I also
learned the correct equipment
that used in playing volleyball.
SUGGESTED READINGS
https://worldofvolley.com/latest_news/70585/official-volleyball-rules;part-4-faclities-
and-equipment---playing-area.html
Official Volleyball Rules 2017 -2020, approved by the 35th FIVB Congress 2016
RESOURCES
https://worldofvolley.com/latest_news/70585/official-volleyball-rules;part-4-faclities-
and-equipment---playing-area.html
Official Volleyball Rules 2017 -2020, approved by the 35th FIVB Congress 2016
