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How high should the ball rise after being projected by the server?
How high should the ball rise after being projected by the server?
- At least 20cm
- As high as possible
- At least 10cm
- At least 16cm (correct)
What should the server do to the ball as it is falling?
What should the server do to the ball as it is falling?
- Catch the ball and re-serve
- Strike the ball with the racket (correct)
- Impart spin on the ball
- Let the ball bounce on the ground
In doubles, where should the ball touch after being struck by the server?
In doubles, where should the ball touch after being struck by the server?
- Either half court of the server and receiver
- Centre court of the server and receiver
- Left half court of the server and receiver
- Right half court of the server and receiver (correct)
Where should the ball be positioned from the start of service until it is struck?
Where should the ball be positioned from the start of service until it is struck?
What is not allowed to hide the ball from the receiver?
What is not allowed to hide the ball from the receiver?
What must happen after the ball is served or returned?
What must happen after the ball is served or returned?
What happens if the ball does not touch the opponent's court after being struck?
What happens if the ball does not touch the opponent's court after being struck?
What is the correct outcome if the ball touches the net assembly and then lands on the opponent's court?
What is the correct outcome if the ball touches the net assembly and then lands on the opponent's court?
What is the consequence if the ball is struck and goes directly out of bounds?
What is the consequence if the ball is struck and goes directly out of bounds?
In the context of serving or returning the ball, what action would lead to a point being awarded to the opponent?
In the context of serving or returning the ball, what action would lead to a point being awarded to the opponent?
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Service Rules
- The server must project the ball vertically upwards without spin, so that it rises at least 16cm after leaving the palm of the free hand.
- The server must strike the ball as it falls, so that it touches their court first, then touches the receiver's court.
- In doubles, the ball must touch the right half court of the server and then the receiver.
- From the start of service until it is struck, the ball must be above the playing surface and behind the server's end line.
- The ball must not be hidden from the receiver by the server, their partner, or anything they wear or carry.
- The ball, having been served or returned, must be struck so that it touches the opponent's court, either directly or after touching the net assembly.
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