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20. Tournament Match Situations›20.E›20.E.1

20.E.1.dFault for Unclear Ball Release

On a volley or drop serve, the ball must clearly leave only one hand or only the paddle just before you serve. Otherwise it is a fault.

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See Rule 20.E.1.d in the official 2026 Rulebook ↗