Changing hands during play

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Bart Snell
Bart Snell Asked 14 years ago

Hi,

I was wondering if it is permissable to change hands during play? In other words, can I switch back and forth from holding my paddle in my right and left hands during a game?

Thanks!
--Bart

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Bart,

Yes you are allowed to switch hands at any time.  You do sometimes see this happen at the top level. 

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Sourav Mehra

Sourav Mehra Posted 14 years ago

Timo Boll is the only person I know who can do it on the international level.

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