net ball

Serve clips barrier

A net ball is a shot in tennis, volleyball, or similar sports that hits the net.

In tennis, a serve that touches the net but lands in the proper service court is called a let and replayed; other net balls during play may continue if they cross over.

Her serve was a net ball, so she got another try.

Related
  • hoopRigid circular frame
  • bibsCloth chest covers
  • scoreNumerical standing in competition
  • shootDischarge or capture
  • passMove beyond or decline

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serve outcome

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Single-pip card

fault · in play · double fault · let

shot quality/execution

net ballpassing shot

Stroke past net player

overhead smash · lob · groundstroke

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