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Rules. Serving (part 1). Players must keep one foot behind the back line when serving. The serve is made underhand. The server must hit the ball in the air on the serve ; he or she is not allowed to bounce it, then hit it. Paddle must pass below the waist .
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Serving (part 1) Players must keep one foot behind the back line when serving. The serve is made underhand. The server must hit the ball in the air on the serve; he or she is not allowed to bounce it, then hit it. Paddle must pass below the waist. The serve is made diagonally cross court and must clear the non-volley zone. Both members of each team will serve and fault before the ball is turned over to the other team. Only one serve attempt is allowed, except in the event of a “let” (the ball touches the net on a serve, but lands in the proper service court. When receiving team wins the serve, the player in the right-hand court will always start play. Points are scored only when serving
Serving (part 2) • The serve is made diagonally cross court and • must clear the non-volley zone. • Both members of each team will serve and • fault before the ball is turned over to the other • team. • Only one serve attempt is allowed, except in the event of • a “let” (the ball touches the net on a serve, but lands in • the proper service court. • When receiving team wins the serve, the • player in the right-hand court will always start play. • Points are scored only when serving
Volley To volley a ball means to hit it in the air without letting it bounce. All volleying must be done with the player’s feet behind the non-volley zone. The non-volley zone is a 7-foot zone on each side of the net which prevents players from performing smashes from this position.
Double bounce Each team must play its first shot off of the bounce. The receiving team must let the serve bounce, and the serving team must let the return of the serve bounce before either team can begin to volley.
Faults Hitting the ball out of bounds Not clearing the net. Stepping into the non-volley zone. Volleying the ball before it has bounced on each side of the net
Scoring A team can only score a point when serving. A player who is serving shall continue to do so until his or her teammate commits a fault. The game is played to 11 points; however, a team must win by 2 points.