Serving from below the table level

Ronald Ham Pong Asked 2 years ago

1) When I toss the ball, can I move the hand  downwards first  then move the hand upwards to release the ball at a slightly later time in a semi-continuous motion ?  

2) is there ever any scenario to do a legal serve with the ball toss hand starting from below the table even if the release is above the table ?

Alois Rosario Answered 2 years ago

Hi Ronald,

1) Yes you can.  The hand can lower before you throw the ball up.

2) You are not allowed the start with eh ball below the level of the table.

Here is the ITTF rule: