Law 8: Server and Receiver

Test 1The server and the receiverTake a test

1. The server is whoever puts the ball into play.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8 · recall

2. The receiver is the player who is ready to return the serve.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8 · recall

3. Players or teams take opposite sides of the net.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8 · recall

4. The receiver may take any position on their own side, inside or outside the lines.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8, Case 1 · recall

5. Any place on the receiver's own side of the net is allowed.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8, Case 1 · applied

6. The receiver's choice of position stops at the net.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8, Case 1 · recall

7. Law 8 places no limit on how far forward the receiver waits on their own side.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8, Case 1 · applied

8. One side puts the ball in play; the other sends it back.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8 · recall

9. All three are allowed, as each is on the receiver's own side.

   Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8, Case 1 · applied

10. The receiver may wait anywhere on their own side of the net, but not on the server's side.

    Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 8, Case 1 · applied