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Originally Posted by genetoy71
But intent of the back row player doesn't matter. Only ball position relative to the height of the net and player position relative to the attack line matter. If a back row player didn't mean to attack but she attacked according to the rules then it is still an attack.
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If a coach wanted to protest that intent mattered, that would be a valid protest.
They'd lose, but since it's a question of correct/incorrect interpretation of the rule (and not judgement), it would be an allowable protest.
Judging ball height would absolutely not be grounds for a protest.