What is a Block in Volleyball?
Volleyball is a fast-paced and exciting game with lots of different rules and regulations. One interesting rule that has been the subject of some debate among volleyball players concerns what counts as a hit in the game. Specifically, does a block count as an attack or not? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what exactly constitutes a block in volleyball and whether or not it can be considered an attack.
How Does Blocking Work in Volleyball?
Blocking is one of the most important skills for any successful volleyball team to master. It involves positioning oneself near the net to intercept spikes from opponents before they have time to reach your side of the court. This means that blocking typically occurs during rallies when both sides are attempting to score points by hitting over the net. The blocker must keep their hands up above their head until after contact has been made with the ball; if they make contact with it outside these parameters then it will be counted as an illegal touch which results in their team losing possession of the serve.
Does A Block Count As A Hit In Volleyball?
The answer is yes, though there are certain conditions that must be met for this to be true: firstly, it must meet all criteria for being classified as an ‘attack’ according to FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) rules; secondly, if two blockers make simultaneous contact with each other’s arms while trying to block, then neither player will receive credit for making contact with the ball – meaning no point can be scored from either action; thirdly, if only one blocker makes contact with his/her opponent arm(s) but still manages somehow manage to get their hand on top of theirs and make effective contact (even just briefly), then this could possibly count as an attack depending on how well-timed/calculated it was executed by them along with considering other factors such as speed and trajectory angle etc.. So overall there’s quite complex set of guidelines surrounding blocks but ultimately yes – blocks do count towards hits!
Conclusion
It’s clear that blocking plays an important role in winning games of volleyball so understanding how it works within FIVB rules is essential if you want your team succeed! Blocks can indeed count towards hits provided certain criteria are fulfilled – understanding these conditions clearly will help ensure success on court!