Volleyball Rules Q&A
How many players are on the court in snow volleyball?
Quick Answer
Snow volleyball is played 3 versus 3, unlike indoor volleyball (6 per side) or beach volleyball (2 per side).
Full Explanation
Under FIVB Snow Volleyball rules, each team fields 3 players on court at a time, played on a rectangular snow court. This sits between indoor volleyball, which uses 6 players per side across defined court zones, and beach volleyball, which uses 2 players per side. Snow volleyball rosters are capped at 4 players per team, so at most one substitute is available beyond the 3 starters.
Rulesets covered: FIVB | Rule Reference: FIVB Snow Volleyball Rules
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