Note: these changes are proposed by the USAPA rules Committee. They have not been approved by the USAPA board. There is 30-day comment period beginning June 2, 2009.
Proposed change to Rule 4.B
Proposed Rule 4.B. The server must start the serve with both feet behind the baseline. At the time the ball is struck, at least one foot must be on the court surface or ground behind the baseline and the server's feet may not touch the court surface in an area outside the confines of the serving area. These confines lie behind the serving court baseline and on or between the imaginary lines extended from the court centerline and each sideline.
Existing Rule:
4.B. The server must keep both feet behind the baseline during the serve with at least one foot on the court surface or ground at the time the ball is struck. The serve must be made while the server’s feet are within the confines of the serving area. These confines lie behind the serving court baseline and on or between the imaginary lines extended from the court centerline and each sideline.
