Serving Rules

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Lucas Lucas
Lucas Lucas Asked 12 years ago

I play with my dad and he says that when you serve the ball cannot cross the side lines before the second bounce, is this true?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Lucas,

You are allowed to serve the ball wide and fast.

There are no restrictions like that for serving.  As long as it lands once on your side and then at least once on his side it is a good serve.

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