Simultaneous Contact in Volleyball: Legal Play & USAV Rules

Question
I had a team receiving a serve, when the ball crossed over the net a man and woman hit the ball at the same time.  Is this considered a double hit?  Did I make the wrong call on this I was challenged with that call.

Answer
Good afternoon and welcome to www.allexperts.com.

If you called a double hit, then you made a mistake.

If teammates simultaneously make a contact, then:
a) that counts as one contact, and;
b) either person can make the next hit.

This is the ruling in USAV, National Federation, FIVB, etc.  I've been coaching & reffing since 1985, and I've never known the ruling to be any different.  

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