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In FIVB beach volleyball, which attack shot is a fault?

An open-handed finger tip is a fault on the beach.

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  1. An open-handed finger tip ✔
  2. A hard spike
  3. A knuckle shot

Why: Beach rules call it a fault to attack with an open-handed finger action. A tip is only legal if the fingertips are rigid and together.

Huh, didn't know that: On the beach it is also a fault to attack the other team's serve while the ball is entirely above the net.

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Why cannot you open-hand tip on the beach? Sand says keep hands closed.
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References

Answer: An open-handed finger tip. Beach rules call it a fault to attack with an open-handed finger action. A tip is only legal if the fingertips are rigid and together.

  1. FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v01.pdf
    A player completes an attack-hit using an open-handed finger action or if using finger tips that are not rigid and together.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIVB-BeachVolleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v01.pdf
    A player completes an attack hit on the opponent’s service, when the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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