Server tosses ball - hits rim

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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Why would it be out - she didn't hit it yet..

But she did toss it there, so she would have been the last to contact it into an obstruction in playable area.

However, seems to me that if a ball hits equipment that shouldn't be there, a replay is more appropriate.

If you choose to toss a ball that could hit that equipment, you shouldn't be bailed out for it. I have always ruled that this would be ruled out, but you must make sure you cover that in your captains/coaches meeting. Since I always cover it, I've never had it be an issue during the match, since the players know they won't get a re-serve for it.