Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foot-fault
noun
/ˈfʊt fɔːlt/
Definition
A violation in sports, particularly in tennis, where the server steps on or over the baseline before hitting the serve.
Examples
- During the match, the referee called a foot-fault on the player’s serve.
- She was frustrated by her foot-faults, as they cost her valuable points.
- He practiced his serves to ensure he didn’t make any foot-faults during the tournament.
Meaning
In tennis, a foot-fault occurs when a player fails to keep both feet behind the baseline while serving, resulting in a fault.
Synonyms
- service fault
- baseline violation
