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Receiving

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Study material drawn from the USHA rulebooks and referee guide — verify against the current official rulebook before certification.

1. Question 1. The receiver contacts the serve in front of the short/receiving line. (both)

   • A Illegal — point for the server
   • B Legal
   • C Fault
   Answer

   Answer: Illegal — point for the server

   Contacting the serve in front of the receiving line is a point for the server.

2. Question 2. The receiver swings at and misses the serve; it bounces twice behind the short line. (both)

   • A Receiver may not — the rally is lost? No: ball stays in play once swung
   • B Automatic point for server
   • C Replay
   Answer

   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. Question 3. The receiver may not cross the receiving line until: (both)

   • A The served ball passes the short line / receiving line
   • B The ball is struck
   • C The server has tossed
   Answer

   Answer: The served ball passes the short line / receiving line

   Wait for the serve to pass the receiving line.

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