Questions?

[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