At the beginning of the service motion, both feet must be behind the baseline and the imaginary extensions of the baseline. At the time the ball is struck, the server’s feet may not touch the courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More or outside the imaginary extensionA term used to describe where a line would extend if it projected beyond its current end point. Players and referees are to project where the line would extend if it were not limited to the boundaries of the playing area. More of the sideline or the centerline and at least one foot must be on the playing surfaceThe court and the area surrounding the court designated for playing. [quads id=10] More or ground behind the baseline.
Reason: This rule was changed to reflect that a player can start their service motion from anywhere behind the baseline, or the imaginary extensionA term used to describe where a line would extend if it projected beyond its current end point. Players and referees are to project where the line would extend if it were not limited to the boundaries of the playing area. More of the baseline. It describes where both feet of the serverThe player who initiates a rally. Depending on the team’s score, it is possible that the player who serves may not be the correct server. More are permitted to touch and where they are not permitted to touch at the moment the ball is struck to start
the rallyContinuous play that occurs after the serve and before a fault. More. It also describes the area where at least one foot is required to touch the moment the ball is struck to start the rallyContinuous play that occurs after the serve and before a fault. More.