Attack Line
The line 3 meters (about 10 feet) from the net that divides each side of the court into a front zone and a back zone. Front-row players can attack from anywhere. Back-row players must jump from behind this line when attacking a ball that is above the height of the net. The same rule applies across FIVB, NCAA, and high school play.
Example
The opposite is back row, starts her approach a full arm behind the attack line, jumps while still in the back zone, and rips. She sticks the landing in the front row. Legal, because the takeoff was behind the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you step on the attack line in volleyball?
You can stand on it or run across it. The fault is jumping from the wrong side to attack above the net as a back-row player. You can set, pass, and roll a standing shot from the front zone all day; the jump location is the filter.