Swing Blocking

Swing blocking is a technique in which the blocker swings both arms horizontally inward while jumping. Starting wide along the net, it covers a wider range of the net. This contrasts with stationary blocking where the hands are raised straight up. Swing blocking is legal under FIVB rules provided the blocker does not touch the ball beyond the net before the opponent's attack hit or interfere with the opponent's play (FIVB Rule 14.3). Blocking the ball in the opponent's space from outside the antenna is a fault (FIVB Rule 14.6.5). Swing blocking is widely used at the elite level to increase block width.

Ruleset: FIVB  |  Rule Reference: FIVB Rule 14.3