net ball

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Definition Noun : A serve in tennis, volleyball, or similar games that hits the top of the net before landing within the correct area of the opponent's court. This results in a let, and the serve is retaken. Usage This term is used specifically in sports officiating and commentary to describe a specific, fault-neutral outcome of a serve. * In tennis, a net ball on the first serve means the serv...