Water Volleyball

Whether you're setting up your first net or looking to sharpen your game, we've got you covered. From official rules and court dimensions to equipment guides and pro tips, this is your complete water volleyball resource.

Getting started

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Water Volleyball

How to Play Water Volleyball

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Water Volleyball Rules

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Water Volleyball Court Sizes and Dimensions

Equipment & gear

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Water Volleyball Equipment

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Water Volleyball Nets

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Water Volleyball Balls

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Water Volleyball

Are Volleyballs Waterproof?

Improve your game

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Water Volleyball

How to Hit a Volleyball in the Water

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10 Tips to Improve Your Water Volleyball Game

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Adapting the Water Volleyball Game for All Ages and Abilities

History & comparisons

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Splashy Evolution: Tracing the History of Water Volleyball

Side-by-side comparison of indoor, beach, and water volleyball
Water Volleyball

Comparing Indoor, Beach, and Water Volleyball Styles and Techniques

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Water Volleyball

Water Polo vs Water Volleyball: Understanding the Differences Between These Aquatic Sports

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Water Volleyball

Volleyball Facts and Statistics

More articles

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Water Volleyball vs. Aqua Volleyball: What's the Difference?

Students playing water volleyball during PE class in a school swimming pool
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Water Volleyball for PE Class: A Teacher's Guide to Pool Volleyball

A competitive water volleyball match in progress with players on both sides of the net in a large pool
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Competitive Water Volleyball: Leagues, Tournaments, and Sanctioned Play

A homemade PVC pipe volleyball net set up across a backyard swimming pool
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DIY Water Volleyball Net: How to Build Your Own Net Setup

Friends playing volleyball in shallow ocean water with waves in the background
Water Volleyball

Water Volleyball in the Ocean: Tips for Playing in Open Water

Two players facing each other across a pool volleyball net in a backyard pool
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How to Play Water Volleyball with 2 Players

Players shaking hands over the net after a water volleyball game in a pool
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Water Volleyball Etiquette: Unwritten Rules Every Player Should Know

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Water Volleyball for Team Building: Corporate and Group Events

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How to Referee a Water Volleyball Game

An athlete performing dryland exercises for water volleyball training
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Water Volleyball Training Out of the Pool: Dry-Land Exercises

A beginner player reaching for a volleyball in a swimming pool
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Water Volleyball for Beginners: Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Game

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Co-Ed Water Volleyball: Rules and Tips for Mixed Teams

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Water Volleyball

Water Volleyball Hand Signals and Communication Tips

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Water Volleyball Warm-Up Routine: 10 Minutes to Game-Ready

A player hitting a volleyball over the net in a swimming pool
Water Volleyball

Can You Spike in Water Volleyball? Rules and Techniques

Teams competing in an organized water volleyball league at a recreation center pool
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How to Organize a Water Volleyball League at Your Rec Center

Players practicing water volleyball drills in a swimming pool
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Water Volleyball Drills for Beginners: 10 Exercises to Improve Fast

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How Deep Does the Pool Need to Be for Water Volleyball?

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Water Volleyball Positions and Player Roles Explained

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Water Volleyball Scoring Systems: Rally vs. Side-Out Explained

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Water Volleyball Serving Techniques: Overhand, Underhand, and Float

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Water Volleyball Strategies: Offensive and Defensive Tips for Winning

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Water Volleyball

How to Set Up a Pool Volleyball Net (Step-by-Step)

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Water Volleyball

Pool Volleyball Net for Above Ground Pools: Complete Guide

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Water Volleyball Injuries: Common Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Water volleyball game in progress inside an indoor swimming pool facility
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Indoor Water Volleyball: Playing in Indoor Pools and Rec Centers

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Pool Volleyball

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