Sitting volleyball

History of Sitting volleyball

Men’s sitting volleyball was first included in the Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games with the women’s version following in Athens 2004.

Who is eligible to play Sitting volleyball?

This sport is played by Para athletes with a range of impairments, including spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, amputations and brain injuries.

How do you play Sitting volleyball?

Sitting volleyball is played on a smaller court than standing volleyball (10m x 6m), with a 2-meter attack line and a lower net. The game is normally faster than standing volleyball! Each team consists of six players on the court at a time, and teams can be mixed male and female. Para athletes must have their pelvis touching the ground at all times with no service blocks allowed. The game is played in a best-of-five set format with the winner the first team to reach 25 points.

Find out more about Sitting volleyball

For more information on Sitting volleyball visit World ParaVolley.