Rule

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

Rule 7

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

In serving, the ball must be bounced on the floor and struck on the first bounce. Missing the ball puts the server out. The server has the privilege of several, but not more than three attempts at bouncing the ball before serving. If the server bounces the ball more than three times before serving he shall be declared out. To be in play the ball must hit the front wall and rebound across the short line before striking the floor.

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No link to the other terms shown: Short line. 8 weaker links (terms mentioned together in few sub-rules) are not drawn.