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Avinash Bussa
Avinash Bussa Asked 8 years ago

When we are going to serve, the ball touches the table before we hit it. Is that a point to opponent?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Avinash,

Once you throw the ball up it is in play.  So if it then hits the table before you hit it, your opponents gets the point.


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