The lift signal is indicated to be used in which situation?

• A. When the ball is touched by a blocker
• B. When the ball is caught or thrown
• C. When the ball hits the net
• D. When the ball goes out of bounds

Answer: (B)

In volleyball, players must contact the ball with a clean, continuous hit rather than catching or throwing it. The lift signal is used when the ball is caught or thrown, meaning the contact didn’t meet the rule for a legal hit. This distinguishes a true hit from a held or thrown ball, which is not allowed.

So, this signal applies specifically to situations where the ball comes to rest in the hands or is thrown, rather than being struck. It isn’t used for things like a blocker’s touch, the ball hitting the net, or the ball going out of bounds.