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Beach Volleyball Rules
Our interpretation of the official FIVB beach volleyball rules, written so players, coaches, and referees can find a rule and see what it means on the sand
This is a work in progress and will be updated regularly
FIVB
For FIVB competition rulings
AVP
For AVP competition rulings
Volleyball Canada
For Canadian competition rulings
Chapters
1
Facilities and Equipment
Court size, sand, net height, and ball standards
2
Teams and Participants
Two-player teams, what you wear, and the captain's role
3
Playing Format
Rally scoring to 21, service order, and how a match is won
4
Playing Actions
Contacts, serving, attacks, blocks, and playing at the net
5
Interruptions and Delays
Timeouts, court switches, injuries, and delays
6
Conduct and Sanctions
Sportsmanship, cards, and what happens when a player is sent off