Re: Two-handed overhand - illegal?

[Todd <tdh@vbref.org>]

"Miguel A. Valle" <justdoit@Glue.umd.edu> writes:

> 
> On 4 Sep 1997, Todd wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > If you're playing outdoor 2's or 3's, there is an additional
> > restriction--any "sets" over the net must travel directly forward or
> > directly backward in relation to the player's body.
> > 
> 
> I might be wrong but I thought that if it is the third contact, you can
> set it over in whatever direction you like as long as you don't carry it
> or double it.
> 
> Miguel
> 

Miguel,
You are correct for indoor competition and outdoor 4's and 6's;
however, outdoor 2's and 3's are unique:


  USAV Outdoor Rule 13.4.5 (1996-97 sorry, the new one's at home)
  
  13.4.5 For Doubles and Triples Competition only:  If the ball is
  intentionally set into the opponent's court, the player must contact
  the ball with two hands above his/her shoulders and set it directly
  forward or directly backward with relation to his/her body.



For 1997-98, the wording regarding intent was removed and replaced
with verbiage covering wind conditions. The rule remains largely
unchanged in spirit, however--an intentional set over on the third
contact must travel directly forward or directly backward in relation
to the player's body.


Best Regards,
--
                  Todd H.   tdh@vbref.org
USAV Regional Referee, Great Lakes Region, Palatine, IL
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