Depending on the sense of balance, some above the knee amputees will choose to play without a prosthesis hopping on a single leg.
The game of Standing Volleyball decided to allow other disability groups to take part, therefore encouraging more nations to participate.
Although this initially created more classification problems, the WOVD finally, after four years, established criteria for classification, which includes those players with various arm or leg disabilities.
It is played with three-member teams and works within the Paralympic classification system.
World ParaVolley made bids for the sport to be included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Mediterranean Beach Games, and the 2028 Summer Paralympics; it would not be chosen for the Paralympics.