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How does scoring work when the serving side misses a rally?
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In handball, scoring is tied to the service turn. If the serving side misses a rally, they do not lose a point; instead, the receiving side wins the right to serve, known as a side out.1
Only the serving side can score points. If the receiver misses a rally, the server is awarded a point and continues to serve.1