What is a Fault in Tennis?
In tennis, a fault is an illegal serve that does not land in the correct service court. A fault occurs when:
- The ball lands outside the service court, either wide or long.
- The ball touches the net or its supports on the way over.
- The server does not hit the ball over the net.
- The server's foot touches the baseline before or during the serve.
- The serve is not hit within the time limit.
A fault does not result in a point for the opponent, but the server has only one opportunity to serve correctly. If they commit a second fault, they lose the point.
Related Questions:
- What is the difference between a fault and a double fault?
- A double fault occurs when a server commits two consecutive faults.
- What happens if the ball hits the net on the serve but still lands in the correct service court?
- This is called a "let" and the serve is replayed.
- Can a serve be faulted for being too fast or too slow?
- No, there is no time limit or speed requirement for a serve.
- What is the penalty for a foot fault?
- A foot fault results in a fault, but does not end the point.
- What is the correct position to stand for a serve?
- The server must stand behind the baseline, with both feet behind the baseline.
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