- Blocking is the action of players close to the net to intercept the ball coming from the opponent by reaching higher than the top of the net.
- Only front-row players may complete a block; at the moment of contact, part of their body must be above the top of the net.
- Block attempt: blocking without touching the ball. Completed block: the ball is touched by a blocker.
- Collective block: two or three players close to each other; it is completed when one of them touches the ball.
- Consecutive (quick and continuous) contacts by one or more blockers are allowed during one action.
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