racquetball glossary
What is a Side out in Racquetball?
A side out happens when the serving player loses the rally and the serve passes to the other player. Only the serving player scores in racquetball, so a side out means no point is awarded.
Example in a match
You're serving. The receiver wins the rally. Side out — they serve next, you don't score.
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 "Side out".
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Frequently asked questions
What is a side out in racquetball?
A side out happens when the serving player loses the rally and the serve passes to the other player. Only the serving player scores in racquetball, so a side out means no point is awarded.
Does Volley handle side out automatically?
Yes. Volley's racquetball scoring engine handles every standard rule including side out. 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.