racquetball glossary
What is a Fault serve in Racquetball?
A fault serve is an invalid serve (short, long, screen, etc.). First fault is replayed; second fault loses the point in singles or ends the team's service in doubles.
Example in a match
Your first serve hits the back wall in the air. Fault. Second serve goes long. You lose the point.
Racquetball scoring with Volley
Volley scores racquetball 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 "Fault serve".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fault serve in racquetball?
A fault serve is an invalid serve (short, long, screen, etc.). First fault is replayed; second fault loses the point in singles or ends the team's service in doubles.
Does Volley handle fault serve automatically?
Yes. Volley's racquetball scoring engine handles every standard rule including fault serve. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more racquetball terms?
The full Racquetball glossary is at /racquetball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.