What are the back-row attack rules in volleyball?
A back-row player may not complete an attack hit where the ball is entirely above the net if their jump takeoff was at or in front of the 3-meter attack line. Jumping from behind the line and landing in front is legal.
Full Explanation
Per FIVB Rule 13.3.2, a back-row attack fault occurs when a back-row player (those in positions 1, 5, or 6) hits the ball as an attack when: (a) the ball is entirely above the height of the net at contact AND (b) the player took off (jumped) from at or in front of the attack line (3-meter line). The player may jump from behind the line, contact the ball above the net, and land in front of the line, this is legal because the takeoff was from behind. A back-row player may attack below net height from anywhere. The libero faces a stricter rule: no attack hit above net height from any location (FIVB Rule 19.3.1.3). These rules apply equivalently under USAV, NFHS (Rule 9-4), and NCAA.
Rulesets covered: FIVB/USAV/NFHS/NCAA | Rule Reference: FIVB Rule 13.3.2; NFHS Rule 9-4
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