A volleyball block is when one or two members of the front row, usually the middle and the right side or left side jump up, arms extended, to block a spike from the opposing team. The intended result is for the ball to hit the two blockers' palms and ricochet back to the other side of the court, instigating either a point for the blocking team or a scramble to somehow recover the ball for the spiking team. However, there are many instances in which the ball goes through or over the block, or the blockers aren't close enough to the net so the ball ricochets off the block but still comes down on the blockers' side. In college and professional volleyball, however, a block is an effective way to get a point, though it is often recovered by the other team.
Block volleyball is a variation of traditional volleyball where players are allowed to use their hands to block the ball at the net, similar to how they would in a game of basketball. This differs from traditional volleyball where players are not allowed to block the ball with their hands above the net.
Two players are blocking the ball.
No, a block does not count as a hit in volleyball.
No, a block in volleyball does not count as a hit.
Yes, a block in volleyball does count as a touch.
Yes, a block in volleyball does count as a touch.
In volleyball, a block is when a player jumps and raises their hands above the net to stop the ball from crossing over to their side. The official block definition is when a player deflects the ball back into the opponent's court. The block impacts game strategy by disrupting the opponent's attack, forcing them to adjust their plays and potentially leading to scoring points for the blocking team.
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No, in volleyball, it is illegal to reach over the net to block the ball.
Yes, an illegal block in volleyball is considered a violation of the rules.
Yes, players in volleyball can block the ball over the net to prevent it from crossing into their team's court.
block the ball from crossing to your side of the court