Sorry, but after re-reading my post, I realize that I left out one important statement. I MEANT to say that a SERVE may not be blocked or attacked until it goes below the top of the net. I do know the rules, I am just a little scatter-brained at times. Anyway, what SPECIFIC rule states that a SERVE may not be attacked or blocked? Also, if the serve hits the net, then goes over (even if it bounces high off the cord) may it be blocked or attacked? After all, the ball did drop below the top cord of the net at one point.
FIVB clearly states the rule in 15.6.3 and 14.2.4, but USA Volleyball (USAV website:
http://volleyball.about.com/) does not include any reference to attacking/blocking the serve.
[Edited by widude on Feb 25th, 2004 at 09:55 AM]