Crossing Space

Sectors

 Fig. : External space, crossing space, space below the net

The crossing space is defined by the top net of the band, the upper 80 centimeters of the antennae and their hypothetical extensions upwards. Outside of the crossing space is the external space.

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Balls through the crossing space

 Fig. : Balls through the crossing space

To legally cross the plane of net, the ball has to go through the crossing space completely. To ball may touch the top band of the net while doing so.

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Balls through the external space

 Fig. : Balls through the external space

Balls crossing the plane of the net outside of the crossing space may be played back, as long as the maximum of three team hits is not exceeded. The ball has to be played back through the same external space as it crossed the plane of the net in the first place.

Balls that cross the plane of net partially or completely outside of the crossing space may be played back by the same team. Balls touching an external object (e.g. post, ropes) or an antenna itself may not be played back and have to be call "out" at the moment of the contact.

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 Med. : Playing the ball back

Playing the ball back legally.