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13. The Net and Net Support System During Play

13.BBall Contacting Net Support System

A serve cannot touch any part of the net support system (posts and hardware). A returned ball cannot touch it on the hitter's own side of the net.

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13.B.1Fault: Ball Contacts Net Support System13.B.2Replay: Ball Affected by Net Support System
See Rule 13.B in the official 2026 Rulebook ↗