5Player Positions and Serving Sequence
17 Rule Summaries from Section 5 of the 2026 Rulebook, in plain language.
5.ASingles5.A.1Server Position5.A.2Holding Serve5.A.3Side Out5.BDoubles5.B.1Correct Server and Receiver5.B.2Designation of First and Second Servers5.B.3Correct Serving and Receiving Positions5.B.4Player Positions During Rallies5.B.5Duration of First Server5.B.6Duration of Second Server5.CQuestions About Correct Server, Receiver, and Positions5.C.1Player or Position Error Claimed During Rally5.C.1.aReplay: Correct Claim5.C.1.bFault: Incorrect Claim5.C.1.cFault: Incorrect Receiver5.C.2Player or Position Error Identified After Rally