net ball

• Termo usado no tênis e em esportes de raquete semelhantes quando a bola toca a rede após o saque ou a devolução, mas ainda cai na área correta de saque ou na zona de jogo, geralmente resultando em repetição do ponto.

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.

   Bola na rede

   • 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.

   Toque na rede

   • 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.