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Q: I read the rules regarding a "let" ball. Our players call any ball that goes over or does not go over a "net" ball. Is there a difference? or are the words interchangeable?

- submitted by Shelly Rosenberg.

A: "Net" is only called during service, when the ball touches the net, but the serve is otherwise good. "Let" is called when a rally has to be stopped for other reason, without awarding a point to either player or pair.

- answered by Paul Kovac - your friendly on-line USATT umpire