If your serve touches the net, is it legall?

Question

If your serve touches the net, is it legall?

Answer 1

welcome to 2006 folks.

- if the service ball hits the net and lands over on the opponents side, it is legal (let ball), and you continue serving/point.

- if the service ball hits the net and doesn't cross over to the opponent side, it is no good, and the other team gets the serve/point.

For over 10 years now, this rule has been in effect in pro-ball.  Just like the changes to the scoring to rally points vs service points.  It was intended to make the game faster, and more entertaining to those who are watching (EG making it a spectator sport)  Currently it is both indoor and beach volleyball, and applies from international all the way down to recreational.

Answer 2

if it goes over the net it is.

if it comes back to your side it isnt

Answer 3

No.  You get one more try and then it's the other team's ball.

Answer 4

I used to play alot of volleyball throughout my lifetime, i even played in a minor league beach volleyball league when I lived in Cali. and it was always illegal but after reading most of the answers to this question i am surprised to see that the rule has changed. Is this a global change or just at the high school and collegiate level?

Answer 5

it used to call for a side out, but now it's legal and has to be played

Answer 6

yes.. only if it goes over!!

Answer 7

if it touched the net, and then went to the other team's side, then it counts. but if not, then it goes to the other team

Answer 8

Those are the best serves heheh Yes it it legall

Answer 9

As long as the serve goes over, it is good.

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

no,

Answer 12

if it hits the net and does not go over it is the other teams serve  but if it hits the net and DOES go over then its in play and get ready it may or may not come back you want it to hit the net then go over BC the players on the other team are unlikely to get it so rock on Setter you set that ball wit all yo heart

Answer 13

It is now. However, when I played volleyball in Jr. High (several years ago) it wasn't legal.  And, you could play the ball off of your teammates head...lol.

Answer 14

It depends on the rules set up in your league.  I think it is legal in most leagues, but not in others.  This is one of the rules you should look for when playing on a different team or playing at different tordements

Answer 15

yeah as long as it goes over

Answer 16

earlier,it wasnt but now it has been made legal.firstly it was a serve loss then they changed it for a reserve but now it is legal n there are people practicin that serve on purpose as it is confusin for the oponents.

Answer 17

Yes.  It is called a "let serve".  They became legal years ago in international play, and a few years ago in college ball.

Answer 18

no as long as it goes over

Answer 19

Didn't used to be but now it's fair play

Answer 20

IN OUTDOOR VB IT IS NOW LEGAL,INDOOR NO.