tennis glossary
What is a Let in Tennis?
A let in tennis is a serve that touches the net on the way over but still lands in the correct service box. The point is replayed — no penalty, no fault. Lets are unlimited; you can hit a hundred lets in a row and the server still gets to try again. The only restriction is that the serve has to actually clip the net cord; a serve that misses the box without touching the net is a fault, not a let.
Example in a match
You serve, the ball clips the net cord and drops into the deuce service box. Your opponent calls "let". You replay the serve.
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 "Let".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a let in tennis?
A let in tennis is a serve that touches the net on the way over but still lands in the correct service box. The point is replayed — no penalty, no fault. Lets are unlimited; you can hit a hundred lets in a row and the server still gets to try again. The only restriction is that the serve has to actually clip the net cord; a serve that misses the box without touching the net is a fault, not a let.
Does Volley handle let automatically?
Yes. Volley's tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including let. 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.