Legal or illegal
Rules
Garo Baghdassarian Asked 5 years ago
Hi Alois
I’m using long pimples one side and inverted other side when I serve I twiddle the paddle but I hide the paddle behind my back so they don’t see which side I’m serving with but the ball is always in view of the receiver is that legal and I want to thank you and Jeff for all the videos and information I get keep up the good work. Garo
Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago
Hi Garo,
That is legal. Your opponent doesn't have to see the bat throughout the serving action, only the ball. They will see which side you are hitting with when you contact the ball as the ball is in view of your opponent.
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D K Posted 5 years ago
Dont worry,Garo,I do it too sometimes,I hide the bat under the table prior contact sometimes :D