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The Service Rule

The Service Rule. A positive step into the future. Desired outcome. 1. A new service rule that is clear and easy to implement. 2. Minimum amount of judgement required by the umpire. 3. Reduce the advantage to the server. 4. Improve the image of our sport. Intent of the new Rule.

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The Service Rule

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  1. The Service Rule A positive step into the future

  2. Desired outcome 1. A new service rule that is clear and easy to implement. 2. Minimum amount of judgement required by the umpire. 3. Reduce the advantage to the server. 4. Improve the image of our sport.

  3. Intent of the new Rule • That the ball be clearly visible to the receiver from the moment the service starts until the moment it is struck in service. • There should be no possibility to hide or camouflage the ball at any time. • The receiver’s line of vision should be clear enabling the receiver full view of the ball during the service

  4. Interpretation of the Rule

  5. Interpretation of the Rule Assistant Umpire Server Clear Receiver Umpire

  6. Interpretation of the Rule Assistant Umpire Free arm out of way Server Receiver Clear “area” Umpire

  7. Interpretation of Rule Assistant Umpire Free arm out of way Server Receiver Clear “area” Clear vision Umpire

  8. Interpretation of Rule Server Free arm out of way Above level of the table Clear area Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver

  9. Interpretation of Rule Server Clear “space” Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver

  10. Interpretation of Rule Server Clear “space” Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver

  11. Interpretation of Rule Server Clear “space” Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver

  12. Interpretation of Rule Server Free arm out of way Assistant Umpire Clear “space” Umpire Receiver

  13. The Service Rule You have made it clear 2002 AGM, Zagreb, Croatia

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