2 NET AND POSTS

2.1 NET
The net is 8.5 m long and 1 m (+/- 3 cm) wide when it is hung taut, placed vertically over
the axis of the center of the court.
It is made of 10 cm square mesh. At its top and bottom there are two 7-10 cm wide
horizontal bands made of two-fold canvas, preferably in dark blue or bright colors, sewn
along its full length. Each extremity of the upper band has a hole through which passes a
cord fastening the upper band to the posts to keep the top of the net stretched.
Within the bands, there are: a flexible cable in the upper one and a cord in the bottom one
for fastening the net to the posts and keeping its top and bottom taut. It is permissible to
have advertising on the horizontal bands of the net.
For FIVB World Competitions an 8.0 m net with smaller meshes and brandings
displayed between the end sides of the net and the poles may be used provided that
the visibility of the athletes and officials will be preserved. Publicity may be printed on
the above items as per FIVB regulations.
2.2 SIDE BANDS
Two color bands, 5-8 cm wide (same width as the court lines) and 1 m long, are fastened
vertically to the net and placed above each sideline. They are considered part of the net.
Advertising is permitted on the side bands.
2.3 ANTENNAE
An antenna is a flexible rod, 1.8 m long and 10 mm in diameter. It is made of fiberglass
or similar material. Two antennae are fastened to the outer edge of each side band and
placed on opposite sides of the net (Diagram 2).
The top 80 cm of each antenna extend above the net and are marked with 10 cm stripes of
contrasting colors, preferably red and white.
The antennae are considered part of the net and laterally delimit the crossing space
(Diagram 3, Rule 14.1.1).
2.4 HEIGHT OF THE NET
The height of the net shall be 2.43 m for men and 2.24 m for women.
Commentary: The height of the net may be varied for specific age groups as follows:
Age Groups Females Males
16 years and under 2.24 m 2.24 m
14 years and under 2.12 m 2.12 m
12 years and under 2.00 m 2.00 m
It is measured from the center of the playing court
with a measuring rod. The two ends of the net (over
the side lines) must both be the same height and
may not exceed the official height by more than 2 cm.
2.5 POSTS
The posts supporting the net must be rounded and smooth, with a height of 2.55 m,
preferably adjustable. They must be fixed to the ground at an equal distance of 0.7-1 m
from each sideline to the post padding. Fixing the posts to the ground by means of wires is
forbidden. All dangerous or obstructing devices must be eliminated. Posts must be padded.
2.6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
All additional equipment is determined by FIVB regulations.