foot fault

noun

, Tennis.

1. a fault consisting in the failure of the server to keep both feet behind the base line until the ball is hit or to keep at least one foot on the ground while hitting the ball.

foot fault

noun

1. tennis a fault that occurs when the server fails to keep both feet behind the baseline until he has served

Word History and Origins

Origin of foot fault¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“I don’t see the foot fault,” he said.

From Washington Times

“I don’t see the foot fault,” he said.

From Washington Times

“I don’t see the foot fault,” he said.

From Washington Times

The Briton again went 3-0 down, airing her frustrations towards her family and coaches in the crowd and shaking her head at the scoreboard after being penalised for a foot fault.

From BBC

“I don’t see the foot fault,” he said.

From Washington Times