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Foot fault

What Is a Foot Fault in Tennis?

2026-08-27
By: Todd Scoullar
On: August 27, 2026
In: Instructional, Scoring/Rules

Quick Answer A foot fault occurs when a player breaks the serving rules with their feet before striking the ball. The most common foot faults include: A foot fault counts exactly the same as any other service fault. If it happens on a second serve, it results in a doubleContinue Reading

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