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Kitchen: Also known as the non-volley zone, the kitchen is the area between the net and non-volley line on both sides.

Volleying: Hitting the ball before it has bounced.

Fault: A fault occurs when the ball:

• Lands out of bounds
• Doesn’t clear the net
• Doesn’t clear the non-volley zone or boundary lines during the serve
• Is volleyed from the non-volley zone
• Is volleyed before it bounces once on each side

Side Out: This term is declared when service is given to the opposing team

Dink: A shot with the intention of landing the ball at the feet of your opponent or in their non-volley zone.