Stamping on Serve

Josha Matthewman Asked 12 years ago

Hi guys,

I know this have come up before on the site - whether or not it is legal to stamp during the service action.

I was wondering if it is still legal and do you have a copy of the official law regarding this?

Thanks in advance!

Josha

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Jasha,

There is no specific rule now but if it is seen as deliberately distracting your opponent then the umpire may call you. However, you never really see it called by the umpires now.

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DHS Lover Posted 12 years ago

I ever watch a match that a girl that's same school at me, she always stamp when serving and never called by the umpire she said that it's her way to make her have more courage what about you sir alois and the other ?