In the Plane of the Net

[Brian Watson]

My answer was strictly limited to what you can or cannot do on a SERVE.

If it is any other play, and that ball is in the plane, swing away. You can make any legal hit or block from either side, provided you are a front row player. I think we all know back row restrictions and those don't need to be dredged up.

Bottom line, if it is not a serve situation, and that ball is in the plane, it is free to be played by anyone.

You will get grief from setters trying to save an over pass, but that is tough luck. Their guys need to control the ball better. They are not entitled to the hit once it is in the plane.