3Court and Equipment
51 Rule Summaries from Section 3 of the 2026 Rulebook, in plain language.
3.ACourt Specifications3.A.1Court Dimensions3.A.2Court Measurements3.A.3Playing Surface3.A.4Lines and Areas3.A.4.aBaselines3.A.4.bSidelines3.A.4.cNon-Volley Zone3.A.4.dCenterline3.A.4.eLine Size and Color3.A.4.fService Courts3.A.4.gServing Areas3.BNet Specifications3.B.1Material3.B.2Posts3.B.3Size3.B.4Edging3.B.5Center Strap3.B.6Sideline Net Height3.B.7Center Net Height3.CBall Specifications3.C.1Usage3.C.2Design3.C.3Color3.C.4Brand Identification3.C.5Construction3.DPaddle Specifications3.D.1Brand and Model Identification3.D.2Dimensions3.D.3Weight3.D.4Material3.D.5Prohibited Surface Features3.D.5.aDamaged Surface3.D.5.bRough Texturing3.D.5.cSandpaper Feel3.D.5.dRubber3.D.5.eMoving Parts3.D.5.fSpin-Adding Coatings3.D.5.gOther Spin Features3.D.5.hGlare3.D.6Allowable Alterations3.D.6.aEdge Guard Tape3.D.6.bWeighted Tape3.D.6.cBuilt-In Weights3.D.6.dSwapping Grips3.D.6.eSwapping Faces3.D.6.fName Decals3.D.6.gGrip Size Inserts3.D.6.hGrip Wrap3.D.6.iPen Markings3.D.7Decals and Tape