Rule

A.A.U. Four-Wall Rules · American four-wall

Rule 10

Historical rulebook: not the current rules. The current rules are here (USHA Four-Wall Rulebook, as of 26 January 2025).

A served ball which does not rebound beyond the short line before touching the floor is termed a "short" ball. A served ball which rebounds from the front wall and touches the back wall or ceiling before touching the floor is termed a "short" ball. A served ball which rebounds from the front wall and touches two side walls before touching the floor is termed a "short" ball. If the server steps over the short line while serving it is termed a "short" ball.

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How these ideas connect in this rule

No link to the other terms shown: Back wall, Ceiling, Short line, Side wall. 22 weaker links (terms mentioned together in few sub-rules) are not drawn.