How to Build a Water Volleyball Court

Set up your own water volleyball court for hours of fun in the sun!

Setting up a water volleyball court is simple. The net system that you choose will determine the difficulty and permanence of your volleyball court. Portable models are the simplest to install and remove. If you love playing water volleyball, a bolt-down system may be the choice for you. Either method will allow hours of enjoyment and exercise in your pool.

Things You'll Need

• Swimming pool
• Water volleyball net system
• Water volleyball

Instructions

1. Divide the pool into two separate courts. You do not need to place anything yet, this is simply to help determine where to place the net. Make the court in the shallow end larger than the court in the deep end. This makes it an even game. In the shallow end it is easier to move, so that team should have to cover a larger area. Divide your pool into thirds and place the net where there is 1/3 of the court in the deep end and 2/3 of the court in the shallow.

2. Determine your boundaries. With most pool volleyball games, boundaries are determined by the shape of the pool. If your pool is oddly shaped, or you determine the size of the courts unevenly, you can place boundary ropes where you like. Attach the ropes to one side of the pool and spread across the water and attach to the opposite side.

3. Choose a net system. A bolt-down pool volleyball system requires that you drill into the surrounding concrete to install anchors for the outside poles of your net. A better option for most people is a portable net system that is anchored down. The outside poles have large bases that you fill with water or sand to keep in place. You can also purchase the poles and net separately to make your own volleyball system. If you already have something to tie your net to then you may only need to purchase a net, not poles or anchors.

4. Purchase a water volleyball. These balls usually have a neoprene coating that will protect the leather from water damage. There are also lighter balls on the market called "WaterVolley" balls. Either will work.

Tips & Warnings

• In order to get the most our of your net system, pull it only tight enough that it does not sag in the middle. Also, refrain from hanging, pulling or hitting the net as much as possible.

References

• Volleyball USA - Water volleyball systems
• Volleyball Headquarters - Park and Sun Volleyball System