Ball Cracking

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Matthew Fisher

Matthew Fisher Asked 14 years ago

Hey,

just wondering what would happen if a ball were to crack during a rally?

Thanks

Matt

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Matt,

If it is noticed by the umpire he should call a let and replay the point. If not, you just need to play on.

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Nikhil Bathla Posted 14 years ago

if it is unnoticed and we stop there then what will happen.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago

If both players agree to stop the point in the middle of the point it should also be a let.

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