footfault

/ˈfuːtˌfɔːlt/

Definitions

1. noun

A fault or error in a tennis serve that touches the foot line on the service box side of the court, resulting in a let.

“The player committed a foot fault and had to replay the serve.”

2. verb

To commit a fault or error in a tennis serve that touches the foot line on the service box side of the court.

“She foot faulted on her first serve and had to try again.”

Synonyms

  • blunder
  • error
  • fault

Antonyms

  • accuracy
  • success