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Under FIVB rules, when can a libero hit the ball over the net as an attack?

Only if part of the ball is below the top of the net.

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  1. Only from the front row
  2. Only if part of the ball is below the net top ✔
  3. Any time behind the attack line

Why: A libero may not complete an attack hit from anywhere if the whole ball is above the top of the net at contact. If part of it is below, the height restriction does not apply.

Huh, didn't know that: If a libero finger-sets from the front zone, a teammate may not complete an attack while the ball is entirely above the net top.

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Answer: Only if part of the ball is below the net top. A libero may not complete an attack hit from anywhere if the whole ball is above the top of the net at contact. If part of it is below, the height restriction does not apply.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 19.3.1.2 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    if at the moment of the contact the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 19.3.1.4 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    A player may not complete an attack hit when the ball is entirely higher than the top of the net
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 19.3.1.4 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    if the ball is coming from an overhand finger pass by a Libero in his/her front zone.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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