| Rule Submission Title | volley server motion |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Vote | Disapproved |
| USAP Board Vote Reason | This would be too restrictive. Allowing only a straight back and forward motion is unnecessary and impractical. This would also effectively disallow applying spin by the paddle when the serve is struck which is unnecessary and inappropriate. |
| Existing Rule # | 4.A.7.a |
| Proposed Rule Change | 4.A.7.a. The servers arm must move in an upward motion with arm swing that must bein a straight back and a straight forward motion when the ball is struck with the paddle. A side arm swing with a upward motion will be a fault. |
| Original Rule Text | 4.A.7.a The servers arm must be moving in an upward arc at the time the ball is struck with the paddle. |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | This motion would stop the ball being hit above the waist. this should also make the paddle head below the wrist. |
| Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies | All volley serves |
| Rule Book Year | 2026 |
| Rule Change ID | 2405 |
| Date Created | May 31, 2025 |
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