Questions?

[BigToe]

Felix, in NHFS, I thought once a team hit a ball 3 times on their side, the opposing team could reach over the net and play the ball legally as the third hit has to be an attempt to send the ball over the net (as long as they don't touch the next).

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by BigToe

Felix, in NHFS, I thought once a team hit a ball 3 times on their side, the opposing team could reach over the net and play the ball legally as the third hit has to be an attempt to send the ball over the net (as long as they don't touch the next).

Big Toe,

Yes, a team may reach over in this case and legally *block* the ball. However, a team may NEVER legally *attack* a ball that is entirely on the other team's side of the net.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by FMadera

Big Toe,

Yes, a team may reach over in this case and legally *block* the ball. However, a team may NEVER legally *attack* a ball that is entirely on the other team's side of the net.

Which is distinguished by........?

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by refnrev

Which is distinguished by........?

As stated in the rules, directing vs. deflecting.

[MCBear]

C'mon now, rev! You have reffed long enough to know the difference between a block and an attack! And you know that you can NEVER attack a ball that is completely on the opponent's side of the net...all three rules sets agree.

[BigToe]

Felix, thanks for the clarification between blocking and attacking the 3rd contact.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by MCBear

C'mon now, rev! You have reffed long enough to know the difference between a block and an attack! And you know that you can NEVER attack a ball that is completely on the opponent's side of the net...all three rules sets agree.

MC,
Just having a little fun and trying to promote a little more discussion for "food for thought"category. No foul or malice intended. Truthfully, I picture these plays and watch them play out in my head as we discuss them to learn more and reinforce things. And having said that, I have seen what I clearly thought were attacks on the opponent's side not ruled as such so, insights from others..... not a bad thing

[Chewy]

Originally Posted by BigToe

Felix, in NHFS, I thought once a team hit a ball 3 times on their side, the opposing team could reach over the net and play the ball legally as the third hit has to be an attempt to send the ball over the net (as long as they don't touch the next).

This was one of the comments that I heard from several of the players that obviously had a high school volleyball background. My response was that you can't attack a ball over the net.... In my opinion it was a DMH (Dumb move hitter) the ball was going down on there side of net or was going to be hit a 4th time anyway. You just cost your team a point.