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Netzball

let (serve hitting the net); net ball

noun NETS-bal Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Usage Note

Netzball describes a serve that clips the net and falls into the correct service box, requiring a replay (Wiederholung). In rally play, a ball that hits the net and falls over may count, making context important.

Examples

"Nach dem Netzball wurde der Aufschlag nochmals wiederholt."

Natural Translation

After the let, the serve was played again.

Literal Translation

After the net-ball the serve was once more repeated.

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