Net Violation
Contact with the white band or antenna that affects play, or using the net to support your weight, depending on the code you are in. FIVB has narrowed some incidental touches; many high school books still read “any contact” in practice gym sessions, so do not be shocked if a brush on a swing gets called in January that would play in a summer pro league. Either way, the point flips to the other side on the whistle.
Example
A follow-through drags a shoulder into the net after a tight set. R1, immediate whistle, other color serves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a net violation in volleyball?
You touched the net (or the post, rope, or antenna) in a way the referee ties to the rally, or you used the net to steady yourself. That is a fault and a point the other way under standard indoor rules unless your federation explicitly tells you it was incidental.
Can you touch the net in volleyball?
FIVB now allows a hairbrush that truly does not affect the rally, but the moment the net steadies your block or you pull it while attacking, you are done. In doubt? Coach still says stay clean.