Net Violation (Net Fault)

A net violation occurs when a player contacts the net between the antennae, including the top band, during the action of playing the ball. That action includes take-off, the hit or attempt, and landing safely (FIVB Rule 11.3.1). Touching the antenna during that action, using the net as a support, or gaining an unfair advantage by touching it is also a fault (FIVB Rule 11.4.4). Contact with the net outside the antennae is not a fault provided it does not interfere with play (FIVB Rule 11.3.2). A ball driven into the net that pushes the net into an opponent is not a fault (FIVB Rule 11.3.3). The fault results in a point for the opponent.

Ruleset: FIVB  |  Rule Reference: FIVB Rule 11.3; FIVB Rule 11.4.4