13. The Net and Net Support System During Play›13.A

13.A.1Replay: Ball Contacts Net

Replay the rally if a ball that crossed the net gets stuck in it, touches a part of the net lying on the ground, or hits a net that is swinging or deflecting.

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Serve clips the net

Myths about this

“If a serve touches the net, you replay it.”

See Rule 13.A.1 in the official 2026 Rulebook ↗