tennis glossary
What is a Double fault in Tennis?
A double fault happens when a player misses both serves on the same point. Tennis allows two serve attempts per point — the first serve and (if it misses) the second serve. Missing both means you lose the point automatically, no rally played.
Example in a match
Your first serve hits the net. Your second serve goes long. That's a double fault — you lose the point without your opponent even swinging.
Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Double fault".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a double fault in tennis?
A double fault happens when a player misses both serves on the same point. Tennis allows two serve attempts per point — the first serve and (if it misses) the second serve. Missing both means you lose the point automatically, no rally played.
Does Volley handle double fault automatically?
Yes. Volley's tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including double fault. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more tennis terms?
The full Tennis glossary is at /tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.