Ball crossing net

Rules

Erik Erik Eisner
Erik Erik Eisner Asked 7 years ago

  1. What is the rule of the ball crossing net? Can you hit it around the net, or does it have to cross over?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Erik,

The ball doesn't have to go over the net.  It is allowed to pass around the side of the net post.


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