Allowance of body parts to touch the ball
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SOUMYADEV KUNDU KUNDU Asked 7 years ago
Hi,
I want to know, during a tt match... can i touch the ball or make shot by my hand or arm???
And can any player cross the net during a doubles match ???
- thank you
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Soumyadev,
You are allowed to hit the ball with your racket or your playing hand up to your wrist. If the ball touches your arm then it your opponent's point.
You are allowed to move past the net but you can't interfere with your opponents.
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SOUMYADEV KUNDU KUNDU Posted 7 years ago
Thank you?