volleyball game - BLOCK CONTACT BLOCKING WITHIN THE OPPONENT'S SPACE

volleyball game - BLOCK CONTACT BLOCKING WITHIN THE OPPONENT'S SPACE

14.2	BLOCK CONTACT
	Consecutive (quick and continuous) contacts with the ball may occur by one or more blockers, provided that the contacts are made during one action.	9.1.1, 9.2.3
14.3	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.	13.1.1
14.4	BLOCK AND TEAM HITS
14.4.1	A block contact is not counted as a team hit. Consequently, after a block contact, a team is entitled to three hits to return the ball.	9.1, 14.4.2
14.4.2	The first hit after the block may be executed by any player, including the one who has touched the ball during the block.	14.4.1

COMPLETED BLOCK
Relevant Rule: 14.1.3