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The old wording was the vague \"below the waist,\" but from 2026 the word \"clearly\" was added. Serves at a high position have become more likely to be called faults.<\/p>\n
Practical impact<\/strong>\uff1a\u30b5\u30fc\u30d6\u3092\u6253\u3064\u524d\u306b\u3001\u30d1\u30c9\u30eb\u306e\u63a5\u89e6\u70b9\u304c\u8170\u9aa8\u3088\u308a\u660e\u3089\u304b\u306b\u4e0b\u306b\u3042\u308b\u304b\u3092\u610f\u8b58\u3059\u308b\u5fc5\u8981\u304c\u3042\u308b\u3002\u5be9\u5224\u304b\u3089\u306e\u6307\u6458\u304c\u5897\u3048\u308b\u53ef\u80fd\u6027\u304c\u3042\u308b\u3002<\/p>\n With this boundary clarified, gray-area calls are expected to decrease.<\/p>\n Contacting the ball multiple times within a single continuous motion in one direction is now legal. It's a relaxation because there were many cases of unintentional multiple contacts on control shots and drop shots.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: The condition of \"a single continuous motion in one direction\" is the key. Multiple contacts while changing direction may still be a fault.<\/p>\n If a spare ball is visible from a pocket mid-rally, it's a fault. When you put a ball in a pocket, tuck it in completely.<\/p>\n Countermeasure<\/strong>: Get into the habit of checking pocket depth and how the ball sits before the game.<\/p>\n Consulting spectators about rules or calls was upgraded from \"should not\" to \"must not.\" Asking friends or teammates for advice on court is also covered.<\/p>\n A ball that bounces in the opponent's court and then hits a net post, post, or fence becomes your point. Cases that were previously ambiguous are now organized.<\/p>\n Out calls must be made \"quickly.\" There will be more cases where taking time to call after a rally ends is not accepted. If in doubt, you need to judge immediately whether to call early or to continue playing it as in.<\/p>\n If you plan to take part in a tournament, check the following points.<\/p>\n \u30eb\u30fc\u30eb\u5909\u66f4\u3092\u628a\u63e1\u3059\u308b\u3053\u3068\u306f\u3001\u8a66\u5408\u3067\u306e\u30c8\u30e9\u30d6\u30eb\u56de\u907f\u3060\u3051\u3067\u306a\u304f\u3001\u5168\u30d7\u30ec\u30fc\u30e4\u30fc\u306b\u3088\u308b\u516c\u6b63\u306a\u5224\u5b9a\u74b0\u5883\u3092\u4f5c\u308b\u3053\u3068\u306b\u3082\u3064\u306a\u304c\u308b\u3002\u30c1\u30fc\u30e0\u30e1\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc\u5168\u54e1\u3067\u5927\u4f1a\u524d\u306b\u78ba\u8a8d\u3057\u3066\u304a\u3053\u3046\u3002<\/p>\n Q. Do the 2026 rules apply at local events in Japan too?<\/strong><\/p>\n A. Sanctioned events comply with USAP\/IFP rules, so they apply. For unsanctioned casual events it's up to the organizer, but unifying under the 2026 rules causes less confusion.<\/p>\n Q. How is the serve \"clearly below the waist\" judged?<\/strong><\/p>\n A. It's judged by the referee's eye during the match. Impact clearly higher than the upper part of the hip bone is considered a fault. In self-officiated matches, the opposing player can make the call.<\/p>\n Q. How can I incorporate the changed rules into practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n A. \u307e\u305a7\u9805\u76ee\u3092\u5168\u54e1\u3067\u8aad\u307f\u5408\u308f\u305b\u3001\u6b21\u306b\u5404\u5909\u66f4\u70b9\u3092\u30b7\u30df\u30e5\u30ec\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u5f62\u5f0f\u3067\u78ba\u8a8d\u3059\u308b\u306e\u304c\u52b9\u679c\u7684\u3067\u3059\u3002\u30b5\u30fc\u30d6\u306e\u9ad8\u3055\u306f\u58c1\u306b\u5411\u304b\u3063\u3066\u6253\u3061\u306a\u304c\u3089\u3001\u63a5\u89e6\u70b9\u306e\u4f4d\u7f6e\u3092\u52d5\u753b\u3067\u8a18\u9332\u3059\u308b\u65b9\u6cd5\u304c\u5b9f\u7528\u7684\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\nChange 2: Clarifying the interpretation of the spin serve<\/h3>\n
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Change 3: Expanding the legal range of double and triple hits<\/h3>\n
Change 4: Banning visible spare balls<\/h3>\n
Change 5: Consulting spectators \"prohibited\" (previously \"should not\")<\/h3>\n
Change 6: Rebound calls off permanent objects<\/h3>\n
Change 7: Stricter timing for out calls<\/h3>\n
Check the changes at a glance<\/h2>\n
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