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A dig is legal if the ball touches what part of the body?

Any part of the body may legally touch the ball.

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  1. Any part ✔
  2. Only forearms
  3. Only hands

Why: A dig often uses the forearms, but the rules allow contact with any body part. The ball must not be caught or thrown.

Huh, didn't know that: Under FIVB rules the ball can even bounce off a foot and still be a legal hit.

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Answer: Any part. A dig often uses the forearms, but the rules allow contact with any body part. The ball must not be caught or thrown.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    The ball may touch any part of the body.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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