BLOCKING

BLOCKING WITHIN THE OPPONENT’S

SPACE

In blocking, the player may place his/her hands and

arms beyond the net, provided that this action does
not interfere with the opponent’s play. Thus, it is
not permitted to touch the ball beyond the net until
an opponent has executed an attack hit.
BLOCK AND TEAM HITS

During play, teams are allowed three hits to

return the ball back across the net. The block
does not count as one of the three hits as
long as the player’s or players’ hands were
above the top of the net during the block. If
their hands were not above the net, it is
considered one of the three hits.
BLOCKING THE SERVICE

 According to the FIVB official rules, no

player is allowed to attack or block a serve
when the ball still is entirely above the top
of the net. – Complete an attack hit
directly if the ball isn’t above the top of
the net.
BLOCKING FAULTS

The blocker contacts the ball in the opponent’s

space before or during the opponent’s attack hit. …
A back-row player or Libero participates in a
completed block. …
A player blocks the opponent’s service. …
A ball lands “out” off a player’s block. …
 The Libero attempts to perform a solo or team
block.