footfault
Line-crossing tennis infraction
A footfault is a violation in tennis and similar racket sports where a server steps on or over the baseline before striking the ball.
The call nullifies the serve.
As a verb, to footfault is to commit this violation: She footfaulted twice in the final set.
Also spelled as two words: foot fault.
Attend to needs
- baselineStandard for comparison
- service lineCourt boundary for serves
- tossLight, casual throw
- letGive permission
ace · deuce · advantage · break point · service box · court · volley · backhand
Minor rule breach
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- callContact by phone
- rulingFormal legal determination
- umpireSports match official
line judge · challenge · review · overstepping · breach · rule · regulation · warning
serve
Attend to needs
- baselineStandard for comparison
- service lineCourt boundary for serves
- tossLight, casual throw
let · ace · deuce · advantage · break point · service box · court · volley · backhand · forehand
infraction
Minor rule breach
umpire · line judge · challenge · review · overstepping · breach · rule · regulation · warning · replay
stance
Standing posture or viewpoint
placement · coordination · form · positioning · step · movement · timing · alignment · approach