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How far is the attack line from the center line on a volleyball court?

3 meters (about 10 feet).

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  1. 3 meters ✔
  2. 2 meters
  3. 4.5 meters

Why: The attack line is 3 meters back from the center line. The space between them is the front zone, which matters for back-row attack rules.

Huh, didn't know that: The whole court is 18 by 9 meters.

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Answer: 3 meters. The attack line is 3 meters back from the center line. The space between them is the front zone, which matters for back-row attack rules.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 1.3.4 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    an attack line, whose rear edge is drawn 3 m back from the axis of the centre line, marks the front zone.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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