You can't play volleyball games without volleyball nets and volleyballs. But how do you know what type of nets you need to set up your courts? Do you need them for indoor locations or is the beach your venue?

Nowadays you don't need to physically go into a store to find volleyball nets; you can do a majority of it online. But one thing to keep in mind is to make sure you read the fine print. Make sure you buy full-size regulation volleyball nets. Before you buy the nets, however, consider the following:

1. Purchase sturdy outdoor volleyball nets and posts.

2. Search out an indoor volleyball nets provider, and buy its products.

3. Cut costs, and buy volleyball nets that come in sets.

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Buy reliable outdoor volleyball nets from established distributors

Able to withstand sun and wind, outdoor or beach volleyball nets need to be sturdy. Made mostly of a plastic called polyethylene, these nets don't need to be expensive to be made of quality material.

I recommend: Even though the company name may be misleading, Basketball-Goals.com provides sturdy netting with braided or twisted polyethylene. While there, you can also pick up steel poles that include a top cable net with a cap. Look into Volleyball Mecca and its selection of outdoor nets. It offers professional-grade nets as well as recreational ones, depending on the courts that you need to service. If you can't find what you're searching for from these sites, check out a volleyball nets directory at Sporting Goods Industry.

Find volleyball nets for indoor usage

Just as outdoor nets are vital to that type of game, indoor volleyball nets are just as important. Your indoor nets need to do their job while meeting specifications for the competition levels.

I recommend: United Volleyball Supply sells a variety of indoor volleyball nets, and it states that it can match any competitor's price. With thorough descriptions, you're bound to find the net perfect for your indoor games. VolleyballHeadquarters.com offers eight indoor volleyball net selections. Most of its nets ship within one or two days, and the company offers affordable shipping costs.

Purchase volleyball nets in sets

If you don't have the poles for your volleyball nets readily available, look into buying volleyball net sets. Most volleyball net sets are easily portable, quick to assemble and adjust to meet whatever height requirements you need. You should have this piece of volleyball nets information handy: net height is 7 feet 11 5/8 inches for men; 7 feet 4 1/8 inches for women and boys 14 and under; 7 feet for children 12 and under; and 6 feet 6 inches for children 10 and under.

I recommend: Christopher's offers a high-end outdoor volleyball net system featuring aluminum standards and push-button locking. Sports Unlimited features a Cobra outdoor portable net system that doesn't require any guy wires to get in the way, yet the net system is compatible with regulations and standards.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  You can purchase silk-screened volleyball nets through certain companies. You select the net style and provide the artwork, and the companies create the advertising on the volleyball nets for you.