STRUCTURE 2.2 The net is 1 m wide and 9.50 to 10 metres long (with 25 to 50 cm on each side of the D3 side bands), made of 10 cm square black mesh. For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, in conjunction with specific competition regulations, the mesh may be modified to facilitate advertising according to marketing agreements. At its top a horizontal band, 7 cm wide, made of two-fold white canvas, is sewn along its full length. Each extreme end of the band has a hole, through which passes a cord, fastening the band to the posts for keeping its top taut. Within the band, a flexible cable fastens the net to the posts and keeps its top taut At the bottom of the net there is another horizontal band, 5cm wide, similar to the top band, through which is threaded a rope. This rope fastens the net to the posts and keeps its lower part taut. SIDE BANDS 2.3 Two white bands are fastened vertically to the net and placed directly above each 1.3.2, D3 side line. They are 5 cm wide and 1 m long and are considered as part of the net. ANTENNAE 2.4 An antenna is a flexible rod, 1.80 m long and 10 mm in diameter, made of fiberglass 2.3, D3 or similar material The top 80 cm of each antenna extends above the net and is marked with 10 cm stripes of contrasting colour, preferably red and white. The antennae are considered as part of the net and laterally delimit the crossing 10.1.1, D3, space. D5a, D5b POSTS 2.5 The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50-1.00 m D3 2.5.1 outside the side lines. They are 2.55 m high and preferably adjustable For all FIVB, World and Official Competitions, the posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 1 m outside the side lines. The posts are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires. There shall 2.5.2 be no dangerous or obstructing devices. ADDITTIONAL EQUIPMENT 2.6 All additional equipment is determined by FIVB regulations.
2.2 STRUCTURE The net is 1 m wide and 9.50 to 10 metres long (with 25 to 50 cm on each side of the side bands), made of 10 cm square black mesh. D3 For FIVB, World and Official Competitions, in conjunction with specific competition regulations, the mesh may be modified to facilitate advertising according to marketing agreements. At its top a horizontal band, 7 cm wide, made of two-fold white canvas, is sewn along its full length. Each extreme end of the band has a hole, through which passes a cord, fastening the band to the posts for keeping its top taut. Within the band, a flexible cable fastens the net to the posts and keeps its top taut At the bottom of the net there is another horizontal band, 5cm wide, similar to the top band, through which is threaded a rope. This rope fastens the net to the posts and keeps its lower part taut. 2.3 SIDE BANDS Two white bands are fastened vertically to the net and placed directly above each side line. 1.3.2, D3 They are 5 cm wide and 1 m long and are considered as part of the net. 2.4 ANTENNAE An antenna is a flexible rod, 1.80 m long and 10 mm in diameter, made of fiberglass or similar material 2.3, D3 The top 80 cm of each antenna extends above the net and is marked with 10 cm stripes of contrasting colour, preferably red and white. The antennae are considered as part of the net and laterally delimit the crossing space. 10.1.1, D3, D5a, D5b 2.5 POSTS 2.5.1 The posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 0.50-1.00 m outside the side lines. They are 2.55 m high and preferably adjustable D3 For all FIVB, World and Official Competitions, the posts supporting the net are placed at a distance of 1 m outside the side lines. 2.5.2 The posts are rounded and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires. There shall be no dangerous or obstructing devices. 2.6 ADDITTIONAL EQUIPMENT All additional equipment is determined by FIVB regulations.