service line Meaning of "service line"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line

Usage(s):

  1. In the fifth set, suffering severe cramps, Chang began lobbing the ball to Lendl, served underhand and even stood close to the service line to receive Lendl's powerful serve.
  2. In the second set, the hapless Ralston served eight more double faults-overshooting the service line.
  3. Via Christi is counterattacking with a new neuromedicine service line.
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