Foot Fault

A foot fault on serve occurs when the server's foot touches or crosses the baseline, enters the correct half of the court, or touches any line before the ball is struck. Per ITF Beach Tennis Rules Rule 7.2, the server must stand behind the baseline between the center mark and the sideline for the side being served from. Touching the baseline or baseline extension before striking the ball is a foot fault. A foot fault counts as a service fault and, if it is the second fault, results in a double fault and the point to the receiver.

Ruleset: ITF  |  Rule Reference: ITF Beach Tennis Rules, Rule 7.2 (Service Position)