Questions and Answers
How high should the ball rise after being projected by the server?
At least 16cm
What should the server do to the ball as it is falling?
Strike the ball with the racket
In doubles, where should the ball touch after being struck by the server?
Right half court of the server and receiver
Where should the ball be positioned from the start of service until it is struck?
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What is not allowed to hide the ball from the receiver?
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What must happen after the ball is served or returned?
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What happens if the ball does not touch the opponent's court after being struck?
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What is the correct outcome if the ball touches the net assembly and then lands on the opponent's court?
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What is the consequence if the ball is struck and goes directly out of bounds?
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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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Study Notes
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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