Clause history · American one-wall, small ball
Rule 32 Rule 32: how the wording changed
3 rulebooks state this rule, from 20 November 1922 to 1931. No rewording or change was found.
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Rulebook by rulebook
The table has one row per rulebook; each date jumps to its wording below.
| Date | Rulebook | Clauses, by kind of change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 November 1922 | A.A.U. One-Wall Rules, 20 November 1922 | 2 first recorded |
| 20 November 1927 | A.A.U. One-Wall Rules, 20 November 1927 | 2 unchanged |
| 1931 | A.A.U. One-Wall Rules, 1931 | 2 unchanged |
The wording
Each part of the rule is followed on its own, oldest rulebook first. Rulebooks of other codes that borrowed the wording appear in their place by date.
Rule 32, part 1 of 2
Begins: “After a completion of a rally both players shall…”
20 November 1922 A.A.U. One-Wall Rules
After a completion of a rally both players shall be allowed a reasonable time to get in position, after which the referee may call play.
- 20 November 1927 A.A.U. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
- 1931 A.A.U. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
Rule 32, part 2 of 2
Begins: “If the server fails to serve the ball after…”
20 November 1922 A.A.U. One-Wall Rules
If the server fails to serve the ball after play is called the referee may count ten as nearly as possible at the rate of one count per second and if the ball is not served before the completion of the count the server shall be declared out.
- 20 November 1927 A.A.U. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
- 1931 A.A.U. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
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