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Originally posted by cards2323
Thanks for your reply.
So why wouldn't the rules book specify that the umpire is responsible for calling incorrect server violations?
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Determining proper alignment of players on the serving team at the moment of serve is specifically the Referee's responsibility - see 5-3-2-c-7. I would assume that an incorrect server would fall under this provision.
Personally, I think's it the umpire's responsibility in this situation to assist the referee by bringing it to his/her attention so they can then make the ruling.