![]() ![]() No more broken ankles on speedy serves into the back pocket. High Serves: If the ball rises above the receiver’s shoulder before it passes them, it’s a fault-even if the ball lands directly in front of them. Any other deviation from the process described in 4.5.1 will nullify any serve. If, however, the server calls a score later determined to be incorrect but steps (2) and (3) are followed, the point is live. An incorrect score call may be identified by any player to reset the serving process. Any delays in this process are subject to a delay of game violation (rule 3.10).Ĥ.5.1.1. After announcing “service,” the server has five seconds to toss the ball. within three seconds), and (3) the server must immediately announce “service” (i.e. Before serving, (1) the server announces the score to the receiver, placing the serving team’s score before the receiving team’s score and the serve number (“first” or “second”), (2) the receiver must immediately verbally acknowledge readiness (i.e. All players must set their feet centered over their correct position (rule 3.8.2, exception rule 3.8.4). Initiating the Serve: The receiver is now part of the serving process to ensure receiver readiness and establish a clear start to the five-second serving time limit. For example, sliding a foot on the ground or shifting weight so as to lift the toe and heel of the same foot are illegal.” For all other movements, the server must maintain a pivot.Ĥ.4.4.1 A pivot is defined as a continuous point of contact with a single spot on the ground this is not a body part, but rather an infinitesimally small point on the body, e.g. If the server begins on one foot, then they begin their serve mid-step. A step is defined as a moment where a foot no longer maintains a pivot on the ground. Serving and Footwork: Clarification of the definition of a step and pivot in the context of legal serves Though the full document is only twenty pages, here are some of the key differences and context around the need for a revision. ![]()
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