Clause history · American one-wall, small ball (YMCA side line)
Rule 9 Server scores: how the wording changed
2 rulebooks state this rule, from June 1900 to 1913. The wording was reworded or changed 1 time.
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The wording
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Rule 9, part 1 of 2
Begins: “The server wins a point if the receiver fails…”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
The server wins a point if the receiver fails to return the service or ball in play so that it drops outside the court; or if the receiver loses as provided by Rule 16.
1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
Compared with Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules, June 1900.
The server wins a point if the receiver fails to return the service or ball in play so that it drops
outsidewithin thecourt;space bounded by the side lines and back line; or if the receiver loses as provided by Rule 16.10 words added, 2 removed.
Rule 9, part 2 of 2
Begins: “Only the side serving scores.”
June 1900 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules
Only the side serving scores.
- 1913 Y.M.C.A. One-Wall Rules Unchanged automatic Read the rule
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