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10.C.5Fault: Ball Hits Permanent Object After Landing

If a ball bounces on your side and you don't return it before it hits a permanent object, you lose the rally.

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Your lob hits the ceiling lightIn, then off the back fenceHit while standing out of bounds
See Rule 10.C.5 in the official 2026 Rulebook ↗