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Who is allowed to complete a block in volleyball?

Only front-row players.

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  1. Any player near the net
  2. Only front-row players ✔
  3. Only the libero

Why: Only the three front-row players may complete a block. A back-row player who blocks or joins a block that touches the ball commits a fault.

Huh, didn't know that: To block, part of the player's body must be higher than the top of the net.

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Why can't back-row players block? They are already backing up the team.
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Answer: Only front-row players. Only the three front-row players may complete a block. A back-row player who blocks or joins a block that touches the ball commits a fault.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 14.1.1 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    Only front-row players are permitted to complete a block
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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