Score points by hitting the ball over the net and into the opponent's court.
Only the serving team can score points.
Games are typically played to 11 points, win by 2.
The ball does not need to bounce before hitting, except after the serve when it must bounce once on each side.
If the ball lands in the "kitchen" (non-volley zone), it must bounce before being hit.
If the ball bounces twice on one side, the point is over.
Must serve underhand.
Keep one foot behind the baseline while serving.
Must serve to the box diagonally opposite the server.
Upon fault, the next player serves.
A serve is considered a fault if it does not land in the diagonal box or hits the net.
Games are typically played to 11 points, win by 2.
Each player serves until a fault is made, then the serve passes to the next player.
Call lines and faults fairly. Respect opponents and maintain good sportsmanship.
Games can be played to 11, 15, or 21 points, win by 2. The two-point advantage rule can be implemented to speed up play at higher scores (e.g., win by 2 after reaching 7 points).
A serve that touches the net and lands legally in the service court is a "let" serve and can be re-served once. A second consecutive "let" serve is a fault.
A ball hitting the top of the net and landing in the opponent's court is considered "in play" and can be returned.
A foot fault occurs if the server steps on or over the baseline before hitting the serve. Even a slight touch with the toe can be a fault if called by the opponent.
There can be situations where the ball gets stuck or wedged in an unexpected place (e.g., net post, fence). In such cases, the referee (or players if no referee is present) can call a "dead ball" and replay the point.