# Referee training: Receiving (page 1 of 1)

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1. **The receiver contacts the serve in front of the short/receiving line.** (both)
   - Illegal — point for the server
   - Legal
   - Fault
   **Answer:** Illegal — point for the server — Contacting the serve in front of the receiving line is a point for the server.

2. **The receiver swings at and misses the serve; it bounces twice behind the short line.** (both)
   - Receiver may not — the rally is lost? No: ball stays in play once swung
   - Automatic point for server
   - Replay
   **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).

3. **The receiver may not cross the receiving line until:** (both)
   - The served ball passes the short line / receiving line
   - The ball is struck
   - The server has tossed
   **Answer:** The served ball passes the short line / receiving line — Wait for the serve to pass the receiving line.