How to Make Service Fair
May the server two-hand the ball on the serve? What is the meaning of “ the server must serve the ball the same way each time"? How do you define “fairly into play?”
Is Punching Allowed?
I would like to know if punches are legal or illegal. Please respond right away.
Are Smashes Allowed?
Dear Sean, Are smashes allowed? I’m trying to settle a dispute between my classmates and my teachers and nobody can find anything. These are also sometimes called cherry bombs. The reason the teacher is saying we can’t use them is because it’s going over their head and it can hurt the younger kids who are on the playground with us. Please answer this burning question!
Neutral Gender and Rollerskates
Dear Sean, I was just wondering whether you could adjust the rules to remove references to gender. In some places you use he or she, him or her but in others its just her. What I suggest is that you either use "their" or simply say "the player" instead. This applies equally to the main rules and you monster custom rules list. What do you think?
Some more Aussie rules!
In Australia there are a few common rules that seem to differ from those you posted here. I am a primary school teacher who grew up playing this wonderful game and has seen it played at many schools around Australia You are correct, we often play with a standard tennis ball, but also (becoming more popular) with a slightly smaller rubber ball (boy that that thing fly!)