Key Rules and Fouls

Here are the most important rules you need to know as a beginner. **Serving rules:** - One foot must be **inside the service box** (not touching a line) at the moment of serving - The ball must hit the front wall **between the service line and the out line** - It must then land in the **opposite back quarter court** - An incorrect serve loses the rally immediately — there is **no second serve** under PAR **During a rally, the ball is "out" or "down" if it:** - Hits the **tin** or the floor before the front wall (**down**) - Lands **on or above** any out line (**out**) - Either result loses the rally **Interference rulings:** - **Let** — rally is replayed if the opponent tried to clear but obstruction occurred - **Stroke** — a point is awarded if the opponent blocked access or was hit by the ball heading to the front wall - **No let** — no replay if the striker could not have reached the ball anyway **Conduct penalties** escalate from warning → stroke → game → **match disqualification** for offences like dangerous play or dissent.