Guides

Official volleyball court size is 59ft × 29.5ft (18m × 9m) for indoor play. Get exact dimensions for indoor, beach, and youth courts with line markings and zone layouts.

Learn all 6 volleyball positions — setter, outside hitter, middle blocker, opposite, libero, and DS. See how zones 1-6 work with rotations and find the role that fits your strengths.

What’s the difference between a dig that leads to a kill and one that just delays the point? Ryan Walker breaks down the 0-3 dig rating, hitter shoulder reads, and the Dig-to-Kill metric the PVF tracks in 2026.

Yes — and in 2026, the PVF and LOVB have turned the kick save into a tactical tool. Here’s Rule 9.2.1, the “Rigid Ankle” standard, and when to use your foot.

From the 15-second serve clock to libero substitution rules — the complete breakdown of 2025-2028 FIVB volleyball rules, pro league differences, and the tactical cues that separate players who know the game from players who know the score.

A kill ends the rally the moment it happens. Learn the 3 types of kills, how hitting efficiency separates good hitters from great ones, and why tooling the block counts.

A typical volleyball match lasts 60 to 90 minutes across 3-5 sets. High school games run shorter, college and pro matches go longer. See exact times by level plus what affects game length.