Hitting the side of the table

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Kedar Dandekar Asked 1 year ago

Hi coach,

If my ball touches side of a table of opponent it is my point or his?

Thanks,

Kedar

Alois Rosario Answered 1 year ago

Hi Kedar,

Thanks for your question. In table tennis, if the ball hits the side of the table (as opposed to the top surface), it is considered out. The point would go to your opponent in this case. Remember, only the top surface of the table is valid for a legal return during a rally. If the ball touches the side, it's the same as hitting it off the table or into the net. Keep practising and all the best in your games.

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Rick August Posted 1 year ago

Most people that I play with will call it if their shot hits the side of the table but I'm not so sure that people will be honest in a tournament.

Kedar Dandekar Posted 1 year ago

Thanks a lot coach !

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