Ball hits debris on the table

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Tim Challener
Tim Challener Asked 6 years ago

During play if a ball hits some unseen debris on the table and bounces strangely should the point be replayed or does the point stand? If replayed who must declare the bounce unfair: both players and/or umpire?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Tim,

This is the umpires call.  Usually they will let it go and the point will stand.  Hard to show that the ball did hit the debris on the table.


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