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How many players does each indoor volleyball team have on the court during play?

Six players per team are on the court.

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  1. Six ✔
  2. Five
  3. Seven

Why: Indoor volleyball rules say each team must always have six players in play. Three are front-row players and three are back-row players.

Huh, didn't know that: A team may normally list up to 12 players. FIVB senior world and official competitions may list up to 14.

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Why did the volleyball team need six players? Because five was just not enough to make a good set.
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Answer: Six. Indoor volleyball rules say each team must always have six players in play. Three are front-row players and three are back-row players.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 7.3.1 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    There must always be six players per team in play.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 4.1.1 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    For the match, a team may consist of up to 12 players
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 4.1.1 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    Up to 14 players may be recorded on the score sheet and play in a match.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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