racquetball glossary
What is a Short line in Racquetball?
The short line is a horizontal line across the court 20 feet from the front wall. The serve must cross the short line to be in play (a serve that bounces in front of it is short).
Example in a match
Your serve bounces before the short line. Short serve — invalid.
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 "Short line".
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 short line in racquetball?
The short line is a horizontal line across the court 20 feet from the front wall. The serve must cross the short line to be in play (a serve that bounces in front of it is short).
Does Volley handle short line automatically?
Yes. Volley's racquetball scoring engine handles every standard rule including short line. 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.