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Can your foot cross the center line under the net in volleyball?

Yes, if part of the foot stays on or above the line.

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  1. Never
  2. Yes, if part of it stays on or over the line ✔
  3. Yes, as far as you want

Why: Under FIVB rules your foot may touch the other team's court if some part of it stays on or directly above the center line. It also must not get in the way of the other team.

Huh, didn't know that: The center line splits the court into two equal 9 by 9 meter halves.

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Answer: Yes, if part of it stays on or over the line. Under FIVB rules your foot may touch the other team's court if some part of it stays on or directly above the center line. It also must not get in the way of the other team.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 11.2.2.1 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    provided that some part of the penetrating foot (feet) remains either in contact with or directly above the centre line
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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