Ball Toss When Serving

Rules

shiva karampudi
shiva karampudi Asked 7 years ago

Is it compulsory to toss the ball?


Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 7 years ago

Hi Shiva,

Yes, when you serve the ball you must throw it at least 16.25cm high which is basically the height of the net.


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