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4.B.6.d. Server 1 will serve, alternating service
sides after each point is won, until a
rally is lost or fault is called on the
server’s team.

4.B.6.e. After Server 1’s team loses a rally or
faults, Server 2 will serve from the
correct position and will alternate
serving positions as long as the serving
team continues to win points.

4.B.6.f. The receiving team does not alternate
positions when a point is scored by the
serving team. The receiving team may
switch positions after the return of
serve, but after the rally is over, the
receiver must return back to the
correct position, which corresponds to
the team’s score and the players’
starting positions.

4.B.7. Partner Positions. In doubles, there is no
restriction on the position of the partners of the

server and receiver as long as they are on their

respective team’s side of the net. They can be

positioned on or off the court.

4.B.8. Prior to the start of the service motion, to
determine the correct server and correct service

court, the serving team may ask the referee the

score and “Am I the correct server?” Players may

not ask if they are in the correct position.

4.B.9. Prior to the start of the service motion, to
determine the correct receiver and his or her

position, the receiving team may ask the referee

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