How many hits is each team permitted to have on their side of the net before returning the ball to the other team

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In volleyball, each team is allowed a maximum of three successive hits to return the ball over the net to the opposing team. These three hits generally consist of a bump or pass, a set, and a hit or attack. However, if a team touches the ball more than three times before returning it, they lose the point. Keep in mind that this rule can vary slightly depending on the specific volleyball variant being played (e.g., beach volleyball, indoor volleyball), but the three-hit rule is fundamental in traditional indoor volleyball.