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This document provides a list of equipment and materials needed to play volleyball, including: volleyball balls, shorts, t-shirts, shoes, braces/sleeves/pads, a court, net and poles, and penalty cards. Volleyball balls differ for indoor versus outdoor play. Shorts and shirts should allow freedom of movement. Volleyball shoes are designed for lateral movement. Knee pads are the most important protective gear. A volleyball court measures 60 feet by 30 feet and includes lines and zones. The official net is 32 feet long by 39 inches tall and suspended by poles measuring 10.5 to 16 feet tall. Volleyball uses yellow and red penalty cards to enforce conduct rules.

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Volleyball

This document provides a list of equipment and materials needed to play volleyball, including: volleyball balls, shorts, t-shirts, shoes, braces/sleeves/pads, a court, net and poles, and penalty cards. Volleyball balls differ for indoor versus outdoor play. Shorts and shirts should allow freedom of movement. Volleyball shoes are designed for lateral movement. Knee pads are the most important protective gear. A volleyball court measures 60 feet by 30 feet and includes lines and zones. The official net is 32 feet long by 39 inches tall and suspended by poles measuring 10.5 to 16 feet tall. Volleyball uses yellow and red penalty cards to enforce conduct rules.

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A volleyball equipment and materials list

Here is a list of the volleyball material and equipment that you may need to play. 
● Volleyball balls
● Volleyball shorts
● Volleyball t-shirts
● Volleyball shoes
● Volleyball braces, sleeves and pads
● Volleyball court
● Volleyball net and poles
● Volleyball penalty cards

Volleyball balls
Volleyballs differ greatly depending on whether they will be used indoors or outdoors. 
While indoor volleyballs are moulded together, outdoor volleyballs are stitched. Typically, indoor
volleyballs are made from leather, whereas outdoor balls will usually be made from a composite
material that is resistant to water. 

Volleyball shorts
Volleyball shorts need to be supremely comfortable and allow you to move freely and without
restriction. 
Spandex is a super-stretchable material that is perfect for your shorts and you may also wish to
look for shorts that have moisture-wicking material to keep you dry throughout the game. 

Volleyball t-shirt
Depending on whether you are playing indoor or outdoor, and what the weather is like when you
play, you can opt for the classic sleeveless athletic t-shirt or choose a long sleeve sport shirt. 
Whether sleeved or sleeveless, volleyball t-shirts usually have a number on both the front and back
and may carry your team’s name and logo too.

Volleyball shoes
Volleyball shoes have a gum rubber sole and are designed for the lateral movement that the sport
requires. The middle of the sole is usually made of foam, while the back is more likely to be made
from mesh or nylon. 
For those playing recreationally, a normal tennis trainer may well be sufficient, but if you are playing
more seriously you will certainly benefit from wearing specially-designed volleyball shoes for men
and women.
Volleyball braces, sleeves and pads
Knee pads are the most important protection for volleyball players. With many low balls being hit,
you will need to kneel to reach them. Bruising and floor burns can be common. 
While elbow pads aren't as important a consideration as knee pads, many players will still use them
for extra padding when making a dive to keep a volleyball in play. Arm sleeves are also sometimes
worn for the same reason.
The stress and strain that volleyball can place on your body can be particularly concentrated at the
ankles. Ankle injuries are among the most common of all injuries that occur when playing volleyball,
which is why many players decide to wear ankle braces for additional support.

Volleyball court
A volleyball court is 60 feet by 30 feet and is divided by a net that is placed over the centre line. 
At the back of each side of the court is the service line. In front of this, ten feet from the net on
either side is the attack line. 
The court can be outdoors or indoors and playing surfaces include wood, rubber tile, grass or sand.

Volleyball net and poles


An official volleyball net will measure 32 feet long by 39 inches tall. For men's volleyball, it will be
suspended eight feet off the ground, while for women it will be seven feet and four inches. 
The net is held up by poles. Typical volleyball net poles will measure between 10.5 feet and 16 feet
in height. Made from steel or aluminium, they are designed to withstand any strains and tension
throughout the course of the match. 

Volleyball penalty cards


Volleyball uses yellow and red cards. 
Yellow cards are issued to warn players of bad conduct without a penalty being enforced. Continual
misconduct will lead to a red card and a sanction being applied. This may be for their team to lose
the point or to lose service if they have possession. 
If the referee holds up both the red and yellow card, then this is a dismissal and the player must
leave the court for the rest of the set. 

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