Sports Rules

We know every league has its own rules, so we’ve created a space where you can check out exactly how we do things at the Beach Hangar. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’ve got the rules laid out in a way that’s easy to understand and easy to play by.

 

At the Beach Hangar, we’ve taken inspiration from the governing body of the sport FIVB to shape our own rules. When possible, we borrowed what works best and adapted it to fit our atmosphere and community. When creating the leagues rules, the goal was to create rules that allow for the most amount of play and the least amount of arguing/judgment. 

 

All Leagues 

  • Side switches are only required at the end of every set. 
  • If you run out of time, the score of the third set stands where it is. 
  • If the score is tied at the end of your allotted time, play one more point. 
  • If the ball hits the walls, netting or beams it is out of play. 
  • If your body touches the net while making a play (block, set, attack) it is a point for the other team. 
  • 6s: Play 3 sets to 21 (Cap at 23). 
  • 4s: Play 2 sets to 21 (Cap at 23), third set to 15 points (Cap at 17). 
  • 2s: Play 2 sets to 21 (Cap at 23), third set to 15 points (Cap at 17). 
  • *You MUST play the third set until you run out of time*
  • Screening is NOT allowed. The players of the serving team must not prevent their opponent, through individual or collective screening, from seeing the service hit and the flight path of the ball. Any player of the serving team is forbidden to raise hands above the head during service, until the ball has passed beyond the net.

 

Men’s/Women’s 2s (basically FIVB Beach Volleyball rules)

  • Block counts as a touch.
  • Jump set allowed.
  • Volleying over the net allowed but hips and shoulders must be facing where the ball goes. Square shoulders to target!
  • Servers must alternate.
  • No open hand tips. Pokey's are allowed.
  • Hands/volleying allowed on defense. You cannot take a freeball as a volley.
  • Hands/volleying not allowed on serve receive. 
  • Link to FIVB Beach Volleyball rules: https://www.fivb.com/beach-volleyball/the-game/basic-rules/ 

 

Co-Ed 4s (FIVB 2s rules with slight adjustments)

  • Block counts as a touch. You will have two additional contacts to get the ball over the net after a block. You can play your own block as the second touch.
  • Volleying over the net allowed but hips and shoulders must be facing where the ball goes. Square shoulders to target!
  • No open hand tips. Pokey's are allowed!
  • Rotate however you want! Serve order must stay consistent. 
  • Hands/volleying is allowed on defense and free balls. 
  • Hands/volleying is not allowed on serve receive. 
  • You can back set on second contact. 

 

Co-Ed 6s (basically FIVB Court Volleyball rules)