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What is the standard height of the net in volleyball?
Answer
2.43 meters
The men's volleyball net is set at 2.43 meters (7'11.58") above the ground, while the women's net is 2.24 meters (7'4.27") high. These heights are standardized by FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) and apply to international competition. The net divides the court into two equal 9-meter-by-9-meter halves. The net height was established to create appropriate challenge levels for men and women while maintaining the fundamental nature of volleyball—a game emphasizing skill, teamwork, and jumping ability.
💡 Did you know?
The men's volleyball net is 2.43 meters high; the women's is 2.24 meters—volleyball was invented in 1895 as an indoor alternative to baseball.
Other options people guess
- 2.1 meters
- 2.24 meters
- 2.5 meters
Topics
- volleyball
- rules
- net-sports
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