Height: 2.43 m for men's beach volleyball (not applicable to NCAA; men's NCAA beach volleyball is not contested); Height: 2.24 m for women's beach volleyball (NCAA standard); Net length: 8.5 m
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the net height is chosen arbitrarily, without considering factors like wind resistance or player comfort. In reality, NCAA officials meticulously choose a 2.24-meter high net to balance fairness with practicality—ensuring players don't have too much leeway in hitting the ball over the net while also allowing for some margin of error due to environmental conditions.
