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Is it a fault to touch the net between the antennas while playing the ball?

Yes, that net touch is a fault.

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  1. No, only the top band counts
  2. Only if the ball touches it too
  3. Yes, it is a fault ✔

Why: Touching the net between the antennas while playing the ball is a fault. Playing the ball includes your take-off, the hit or attempt, and landing.

Huh, didn't know that: Touching the posts or the net outside the antennas is fine if it does not interfere with play.

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Why did the volleyball player stay away from the net? They did not want to get caught up in it.
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Answer: Yes, it is a fault. Touching the net between the antennas while playing the ball is a fault. Playing the ball includes your take-off, the hit or attempt, and landing.

  1. FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025-2028, Rule 11.3.1 www.fivb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FIVB-Volleyball_Rules2025_2028-EN-v05.pdf
    Contact with the net by a player between the antennae, during the action of playing the ball, is a fault.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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