Receiver
The short version
The player who must return the serve.
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- One-wall · Rule 1.4 Points and outs …ed by the serving side when it serves an ace (a serve which is untouched by the receiver’s hand) or wins a rally (except as provided by Rule 3.4.D.4.b, Late start.) Whe…
- One-wall · Rule 2.1 Courts …n declare “play ball” and proceed explicitly per Rule 4.1.E.Time; that is, the receiver shall be allowed a maximum of 10 seconds to assume a receiving position, after …
- One-wall · Rule 4.1 Serve ….4.A.9 ). The referee shall call point or side out as soon as a rally ends. The receiver then has up to 10 seconds to assume a receiving position. When the receiver has…
- One-wall · Rule 4.3 Defective serves …the play (See Interpretation No. 5) . If there is initial interference, but the receiver still has time to get into good position, a hinder should not be called. In suc…
- One-wall · Rule 4.4 Return of Serve Receiving position The receiver or receivers must stand in back of the service line until the ball from the wal…
- One-wall · Rule 4.5 Changes of serve …side makes an out. When the server or the side loses the serve, they become the receiver or receiving side, and the receiving side becomes the serving side; and so alte…
- Four-wall · Rule 1.4 Points and outs …ed by the serving side when it serves an ace (a serve which is untouched by the receiver’s hand) or wins a rally (except as provided by Rule 3.4.D.4.b, Late start.) Whe…
- Four-wall · Rule 2.1 Courts …ave outside measurements of 18 inches from, and parallel to, each side wall. 5) Receiver’s restraining lines. Five feet back of the outside edge of the short line, line…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.1 Serve …A.9). The referee shall call “point” or “side out” as soon as a rally ends. The receiver then has up to 10 seconds to assume a receiving position. When the receiver has…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.3 Defective serves …dgment, the ball passes so close to the server or the server’s partner that the receiver’s view of the ball is obstructed, a screen should be called. Also, if the serve…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.4 Return of Serve Receiving position The receiver or receivers must stand at least five feet behind the short line, as indicated …
- Four-wall · Rule 4.5 Changes of serve …side makes an out. When the server or the side loses the serve, they become the receiver or receiving side, and the receiving side becomes the serving side; and so alte…
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- Four-wall · Rule 2.1-three Courts … outer edge of the long line before touching the floor. During tournament play, receivers must not catch long serves that they assume to be long. Referee will award poin…
- Four-wall · Rule 2.1-one Courts …eree should not make the call too quickly, but should watch the reaction of the receiver. If the referee feels that the receiver hesitates getting into position, a hind…
Ref questions
The receiver contacts the serve in front of the short/receiving line.
Answer: Illegal — point for the server
Contacting the serve in front of the receiving line is a point for the server.
The receiver swings at and misses the serve; it bounces twice behind the short line.
Answer: Receiver may not — the rally is lost? No: ball stays in play once swung
By swinging the receiver elects to play it and the ball remains in play (must return before two bounces).
The receiver may not cross the receiving line until:
Answer: The served ball passes the short line / receiving line
Wait for the serve to pass the receiving line.