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After touching the ball on a block, can the same player make the next hit?

Yes, the blocker may take the first hit after the block.

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  1. No, a teammate must play it next
  2. Only if the ball hit the net
  3. Yes, any player may ✔

Why: The first hit after a block may be made by any player, even the one who just blocked it. It does not count as a double hit.

Huh, didn't know that: Two or three players blocking together is called a collective block.

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Answer: Yes, any player may. The first hit after a block may be made by any player, even the one who just blocked it. It does not count as a double hit.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 14.4.2 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    The first hit after the block may be executed by any player, including the one who has touched the ball during the block.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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