service court
1 of 1noun/ˈsɝvɪs kɔrt/
Forms:service courts
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the specific area on the court from which a player must serve in sports like badminton and tennis
A service court is the area on a tennis or badminton court where the server must land their serve. It is divided into two sections, one on the left and one on the right, by a centerline. The server must stand behind a specific line and serve into the opposite service court, ensuring the serve is made within the defined area. The service court helps organize the game and ensures fair play by setting clear boundaries for the serve.
- The player served from the back service court.
- They focused on accuracy when serving into the service court.
- The player's powerful serve reached the back of the service court.
- She aimed for the corner of the service court with her serve.
- He faulted by serving into the wrong service court.