What is the difference between attacking the net and blocking the serve?
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What is the difference between "attacking the net" and "blocking the serve"?
I've read two different versions. I've read that any kind of contact with the ball above the net on a serve (and in front of the 10 foot line) is an illegal block.
But then I've also read that it's not attacking the net if you don't complete the attack, i.e. you have hit the ball while above the net, but it didn't go over the net and your teammates play it.
I'm confused!
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6.21.2009
If you are talking about attacking the serve or blocking the serve, there is a little difference.
Blocking the serve is illegal. Period. Never legal.
Attacking the serve may or may not be illegal and depending on the rules. In the high school rules, NFSHSA, attacking the serve is illegal if the ball is completely above the height of the net. In USAV club, NCAA college, or FIVB international rules, you may attack the serve if the ball is behind the 3 meter line. Or you may attack the ball if part of the ball is below the height of the net, no matter where it is. It is illegal to attack the serve if the ball is completely above the height of the net AND the ball is in front of the 3 meter line.
The difference between a block and an attack are the same when considering any shot. A block is an attempt to stop the ball from coming over to your side of the net. Attacking the ball is taking a more offensive type play. Spiking, tipping or just sending the ball over the net are considered attack. There are some offensive type blocks and some defensive type attacks that the referee has to decide whether or not it is a block or an attack.