About Light Volleyball
Light volleyball is an amateur sport that originated in China in 1984, and has since been included in the National Games competition.
Light volleyball features a larger and lighter ball, a smaller court, a lower net, and can be played by mixed genders with an age limit of 70. The sport has gained immense popularity in China, with over 20 million active players by 2021. It was developed as a more accessible version of traditional volleyball, making it suitable for players of all ages and skill levels.
Light Volleyball in Australia
Light volleyball was introduced into Australia in 2017. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic, the sport has continued to grow and develop. Today, there are active players and regular tournaments held in Sydney. Plans are underway to incorporate light volleyball into school curricula, further expanding its reach and popularity across the country.
The modifications for light volleyball that are different from regular volleyball include:
A smaller sized court (12 metres by 6 metres)
Less players on the court (4-5 players)
A lower net height (1.9 metres for women, 2 metres for mixed players, 2.1 metres for men)
Slight changes to the rules
A softer and lighter ball
Light Volleyball can be played on any surface – indoors, beach, grass, outdoors