Doubles Body Touch

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Merric Christ Raj
Merric Christ Raj Asked 8 years ago

Hi Alois,

When I am playing doubles with my friend, i ball touched my friend's shoulder and rose up next i smashed it. Is it legal?

 


Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 8 years ago

Hi Merric,

That sounds like quite a party trick. Unfortunately it's not legal. If the ball hits your partners body, or your body, the point is over.


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