if the ball hits my finger
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Elliott Mascart Asked 13 years ago
hi pingskills if i go to hit a ball and instead of hitting my paddle it hits my finger and returns onto he otherside of the table do you play on or is that my oponants point?
thanks in advanced :)
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Elliott,
Up to the wrist is considered to be part of your bat. So if it hits your finger and goes on correctly it is still in play.
The rule changed recently so that even if you make a double hit where the ball hits both your finger and the bat on the way through it is still a good hit.
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Elliott Mascart Posted 13 years ago
thanks thats very helpful :)
Isaac Litster Posted 13 years ago