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Serving<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. The server must stand behind the baseline and within the sideline boundaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The serve must be made diagonally cross-court to the opponent\u2019s service court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The serve must be underarm, with the paddle striking the ball below waist height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The ball must clear the net and the non-volley zone line (kitchen line) and land within the correct service court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Only one serve attempt is allowed per point. If the server swings and completely misses the ball, it is not considered a fault.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Serves that hit the net and land in the correct service court beyond the non-volley zone line are live balls<\/strong> and should be played.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Receiving<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. The receiving team\/player must allow the served ball to bounce once before returning it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The return must also bounce once on the serving team\u2019s side before it can be volleyed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Volleying<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. After the ball has bounced once on each side (as per the Two-Bounce Rule), players may volley (hit the ball in the air).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Volleys are not allowed within the non-volley zone (commonly referred to as the \u201ckitchen\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Scoring<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Only the serving team\/player can score points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Matches are typically played to 11 points, and a team\/player must win by a margin of 2 points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. A point is scored when the opposing team commits a fault, such as failing to return the ball within the court boundaries or committing an infraction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Faults<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          Faults include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          • Failing to clear the net.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Failing to clear the non-volley zone line on a serve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Hitting the ball out of bounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Volleying within the non-volley zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Allowing the ball to bounce more than once on your side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Violating the Two-Bounce Rule (not letting the serve or return bounce once before hitting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Touching the net or posts during play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            A fault by the serving team results in the loss of serve (either to the second server in doubles or a side-out to the opposing team).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Service Rotation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. In singles and doubles, the server alternates serving from the right-hand service court when their score is even and from the left-hand service court when their score is odd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. In doubles, both players on a team have the opportunity to serve before the serve rotates to the opposing team, except at the start of the game, when only one server is allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Players cannot volley (hit the ball in the air) while standing in the non-volley zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Players may step into the non-volley zone to play a ball that has bounced but must exit the zone before volleying.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Line Calls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Players are responsible for making their own line calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. If there is any doubt, the benefit should be given to the opponent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Balls that land on the line are considered in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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