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A volleyball is a Ball used in the sports of Indoor Volleyball and Beach Volleyball . Since bouncing, hitting and pushing the ball are the major techniques used in these sports, the characteristics are specifically tuned towards this. The ball should be 'soft' enough for a push and hard enough to bounce off a player's arm (or other body part).


OFFICIAL CHARACTERISTICS


There are three types of volleyballs:
#Standard indoor volleyball
#Youth indoor volleyball
#Beach volleyball

All volleyball types are completely round and consist of six panels of leather (synthetic or genuine) wrapped around a bladder. Each panel consists of three sections or rows. A standard (adult, indoor) volleyball may be solid white or a combination of three different easily distinguishable colors, of which a limited amount are officially allowed. A youth indoor volleyball is slightly smaller than a standard volleyball to accommodate children's use. A beach volleyball is slightly softer (lower internal pressure) and a bit larger than an indoor volleyball, and is brightly colored.

= Brands =


MAJOR BRANDS


There are several brands of competitive volleyballs in use, including, but not limited to:


Most of these brands also make cheaper variations for recreational (non-competitive) use.


ADOPTED USE

  • Mikasa makes the official ball of FIVB .

  • Molten makes the official ball of USA Volleyball .

  • Wilson makes the official ball of the AVP .