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In Volleyball, can a back-row player may complete an attack hit from the front zone? Explain
Ans. Yes, a player in the back row may complete an attack hit from the front zone, but in certain specific circumstances/situations.
In volleyball, any action that directs the ball towards the opponent is an attack hit. However, a block or a serve are the exceptions here. During the attack hit of the volleyball, a player is permitted to tip the ball only when the ball is hit cleanly and not thrown or caught. The attack hit will be considered to be complete the instant when it has completely crossed the net’s vertical plane or when an opponent has touched it.
A front row player of a team may complete the attack hit at any ball height (provided that contact is made inside the player’s own space). A back-row player of a team can also complete the attack hit (at any height), however it should be from beyond the front zone. While doing so and at the takeoff’s moment, the foot/feet of the player cannot cross over or even touch the attack line. Once the contact has been complete, the player may land him/her self in the attack zone.
A player from the back row can complete an attack hit from the front zone, in cases when at the time or moment of contact the “entire ball” is not higher than the net’s top.
When a back-row player completes the attack hit from the front zone, and at the moment of contact the entire ball is higher than the net’s top, the player is at fault.