Fault

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Occurs when the ball comes into contact with the walls, floor, ceiling or any other objects before being served, or if the ball is served against any part of the court before coming into contact with the front wall. Also if the ball is served on to or below the cutline but above the board, if the ball’s first bounce lands on or outside the short or half-court lines of the quarter court opposite the server’s box.

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