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A.A.U. Four-Wall Hardball Rules · American four-wall hardball (1930s-40s)

Rule 7

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

In courts less than 55 feet in length, a front wall service-line shall be drawn across that wall 6 feet above and parallel with the floor, above which the ball must be served. Failing to do so counts as a short ball against the server.

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