Volleyball Lines Sidelines EndLines Service Line 10 Ft Line Sub Lines

Volleyball lines: From the sidelines, service lines, end lines, ten foot line, substitution lines, find out which lines mean what. 

Volleyball lines: From the sidelines, service lines, end lines, ten foot line, substitution lines, find out which lines mean what.

Volleyball lines, how many are there?

• two parallel sidelines connected to
• two endlines that're perpendicular to these sidelines that run parallel to each other, while also serving as the two service lines.

There are

• two ten foot lines on both court halves separated by 
• one centerline, all parallel to each other that connect the 
• two sidelines, and divide the two court halves.

The ten foot lines run underneath and parallel to the net, between the two poles on a typical indoor volleyball court.

Did I miss anything? 

There are many lines on the playing surface of a volleyball court. 

Volleyball Lines illustrated In Red

On an indoor volleyball court, the sidelines and the service lines are painted to outline the internal area and the boundaries where the ball should be played.

Volleyball Lines on Diagram of Service Area Zone

In beach volleyball, there is no three meter or attack line and the sidelines and end line lines are portable synthetic cords that serve as the volleyball court marker to illuminate the court boundaries.

The center line separates one volleyball team's court from the other.

The centerline measures two inches wide and goes from sideline to sideline which divides the two playing courts into two 29 foot 6 inch halves where the teams play, one on one side and the opposing team on the other.

On an indoor volleyball court, it serves as the single fourth boundary line for both sides and is located directly underneath the net.

This centerline is a contrasting color so that it's plainly visible to players and referees most importantly as it stretches underneath the net.

Volleyball Lines. Diagram of the Centerline

To separate one team's front row from the other, it is placed an equal distance between the three meter lines of both sides.

The line in the left hand side of the frame, the dark blue one is the center line in the photo below.

Volleyball lines. The centerline on the Stupak Courts in Las Vegas

Traditionally, neither blockers nor hitters were permitted to cross the center line with any body parts during the rally, but recently that rule was tweaked so that front row players are permitted to cross the center line as long as they do not interfere with the opposing team's ability to perform or complete an action.

There is no visible center line underneath the net, in beach volleyball.

Volleyball Lines on Diagram of Sidelines

Since the volleyball court is shaped like s large rectangle, the sidelines are the longest lines located along the sides of that rectangle.

Volleyball Sidelines at Stupak Community Center

The sidelines, separated by the net, mark the longest boundaries of the court, where both teams remain inside of their designated area of the "rectangle" to play the match.

At the beginning of each rally, all six players on both teams must be in their starting rotation located within their team's sidelines.

Volleyball Lines on Diagram with Rotations

In the front row, once the rally has started, the outside hitters on the team that's on offense can move outside the sidelines to make their spike approach.

The sidelines serve a crucial role in volleyball as they define the boundaries of the playing area.

These lines run parallel to the longer edges of the court, marking the outermost limits where the ball can be played.

When a ball is hit or touched, it must remain within the bounds defined by the sidelines.

If the ball crosses over the sideline, it is considered out of bounds, resulting in a point or serve for the opposing team.

The sidelines play a vital role in determining whether a ball is in or out, helping the referees and players make accurate decisions during the game.

The end lines, which are perpendicular to the sidelines, mark the shorter boundaries of the volleyball court.

Together with the sidelines, they define the rectangular playing area.

Like the sidelines, the end lines play a crucial role in determining whether a ball is in or out of bounds.

Any ball that crosses over the end lines is considered out of bounds, resulting in a point or serve for the opposing team.

The end lines also help players and referees accurately judge whether a ball is played within the legal playing area.

Furthermore, they provide a reference point for players to position themselves during the game, ensuring that they are within the designated court boundaries for fair and proper gameplay.

Of all the volleyball lines on the playing surface, the service line is the farthest boundary line from the net.

Volleyball lines: Server behind the Service Line

It's parallel to the ten foot and center line and marks the closest spot where a player can stand in order to serve the ball over the net at the beginning of each rally.

At the beginning of a play, if a volleyball player steps over the service line while serving, she has committed a service error.

If a player chooses to jump serve they can't touch the end line or the court before they contact the ball to serve it. Only after they've made contact with the ball can they land on the other side of the service line, in the court.

There's an attack line on each side of the court and it's located three meters or approximately ten feet from the net on either side.

Volleyball Court Lines on Diagram of The Attack Lines Illustrated In Red

It exists to separate the front row players from the back row players and it creates a point of reference in the rotation.

Front row hitters use the attack line to gauge how far back they need to be in order to begin their spike approach, while back row hitters know that they can only attack a ball that's been set to them, behind this attack line.

The Attack Lines on the Stupak Community volleyball courts

The ten foot line, is the same line as the attack line and/or the three meter line.

The name of these court lines will change depending on who you play against and in what city, state or country you play the game.

Volleyball Court Lines on Diagram of The Ten Foot Line

Located on both sides, this line is ten feet or three meters from the net, runs parallel to the net, and it separates the front row players from the back row players.

If you are a libero who sets the ball to a front row spiker on your team, according to basic volleyball rules for liberos, you must be behind the ten foot line in order for your spiker to be able to take a spike approach and hit the ball above the level of the net. 

If you are inside this line, the spiker must keep both feet on the ground when they send the ball over the net. 

As explained previously, the name for court lines parallel to the center line is the three meter line or the ten foot line.

Three meters measures out to be ten feet so for those people who use the metric system they will call this line the three meter line.

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