As Felix indicated, nothing in what you posted would indicate an illegal hit on the back-row player. So, if you can find out those officials' rationale, it would go a long way toward explaining why they are calling an illegal hit. From what you describe, I would be letting the kids play on.
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Jan G. Filip - San Jose, CA
EBVOA Rules Interpreter Emeritus
NCS Volleyball Officials Coordinating Committee Recorder
CIF State Volleyball State Championships Referee (2005), Scorekeeper (2006-2007) & Libero Tracker (2010)
PAVO State Referee (2014) / PAVO Certified Scorekeeper (2014) / PAVO Certified Line Judge (2012)
USAV Junior National Referee (resigned 2013) / USAV National Scorekeeper (2014)
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