net ball

• Terme utilisé au tennis et dans les sports de raquette similaires lorsqu'une balle servie ou renvoyée touche le filet mais retombe quand même dans la bonne zone de service ou de jeu, ce qui entraîne souvent un point à rejouer.

A term used in tennis and similar racket sports when a served or returned ball touches the net but still lands in the correct service box or play area, often resulting in a let or replay.

1. Tennis serve faultB1formal

   A serve in tennis where the ball hits the net and lands in the correct service box, requiring a replay.

   let au service

   • The umpire called a net ball, so the server gets another attempt.
   • His first serve was a net ball, but he won the point on the second serve.
   • A net ball is not considered a fault if it lands in the correct area.

2. General sports termB1informal

   In various ball games, a situation where the ball touches the net during play, often resulting in a replay or point loss.

   Balle dans le filet

   • In volleyball, a net ball during a serve is a fault.
   • The player hit a net ball in badminton, losing the rally.
   • A net ball in table tennis gives the opponent a point.