pe Flashcards
Where do you start serving when the score is 0-0?
Start on the right side.
How must the serve be executed?
Serve diagonally and only the player standing diagonally across from the server may hit the serve.
What is the position of the server during the serve?
The server has to be behind their service line.
What type of serve is required?
The serve has to be done underhand.
Where must the birdie land during a serve?
The birdie has to land behind the opponent’s service line.
Which alleys are in play during a serve?
Side alleys are in on a serve, but the back alley is not.
What happens if the server misses the birdie on the first try?
If the server 100% misses the birdie, they may try one more time.
What must the server announce before serving?
The server must call out the score loud enough for all players to hear.
How is the score announced?
Score is said by saying the serving team’s points first followed by the opponents team’s points.
When does the server switch sides?
The score dictates which side the server serves from based on whether it is even or odd.
What is the rule regarding hitting the birdie after the serve?
After the serve, all alleys are considered in and only one hit per side is allowed.
What is prohibited during play for safety?
Students are not allowed to run into or touch the nets/ropes attached to the nets.
What happens if a student hits the ground or another student’s racquet?
They may volunteer for 5 push ups rather than lose points.
What does having integrity mean in this context?
Having integrity means doing the right thing regardless if you think someone is watching.
What happens at the end of every rally?
One of the teams will receive a point.
How often do substitutes rotate in?
Subs rotate in every 3 points regardless of which team scores.
