Every pointstarts with theright gear.
Buying guides and reviews for volleyballs, shoes, knee pads, nets and training gear for indoor, beach and backyard players.
Gear for your game
Indoor and beach play need different balls, shoes and nets. Start with where you play.
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How to choose a backyard or beach volleyball net system: court size, adjustable height, pole and anchoring types, tensioning, boundary lines and setup time.
Indoor and beach volleyball compared: team size, court size, net height, ball pressure, scoring and the gear each needs, so you buy the right equipment.
Official volleyball size, weight and pressure for indoor and beach play, what makes youth and training balls different, and how to pick the right ball.
Volleyball Gear questions, answered
How big is a backyard volleyball court?
An official beach court is 16 by 8 m (about 52 by 26 ft). Use smaller boundaries if your yard is tight, keeping the court twice as long as it is wide.
Read: Backyard and Beach Volleyball Net System Guide →Can you use an indoor volleyball on the beach?
You can, but a beach ball has lower pressure and a slightly larger size that floats and handles sand and wind better. An indoor ball feels hard on the beach.
Read: Indoor vs Beach Volleyball →What size volleyball do kids use?
Kids use the same size ball, often in a lighter version. Many youth programs use lightweight balls for younger ages; check your club's rules.
Read: Volleyball Size and Weight →Are volleyball knee pads required?
They are not required by the rules, but most indoor players wear them because of frequent floor contact.
Read: Volleyball Knee Pads Guide →How tall is a women's volleyball net?
2.24 meters, or 7 feet 4 1/8 inches, measured at the center of the court.
Read: Volleyball Net Height →Can I wear running shoes for volleyball?
They are not ideal. Running shoes favor forward motion and often have high, soft heels that are less stable for side-to-side movement.
Read: Volleyball Shoes Buying Guide →Clear answers about volleyball gear
Every recommendation starts with where you play, because indoor, beach and grass volleyball each need different gear.
Each review says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to know before you buy. No filler, no hedging.
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The volleyball gear index
- 01BallsIndoor, beach, youth and training volleyballs.2 pages
- 02Shoes & apparelIndoor court shoes, sand socks and volleyball apparel.1 page
- 03Protective gearKnee pads, ankle braces, arm sleeves and finger tape.1 page
- 04Nets & trainingOutdoor and indoor net systems, rebounders, ball carts and training aids.2 pages