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Table Tennis Rules

Last updated 4 years ago

Garo Baghdassarian

Garo Baghdassarian Asked 4 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

Alois Rosario Answered 4 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

D K Posted 4 years ago

Dont worry,Garo,I do it too sometimes,I hide the bat under the table prior contact sometimes :D



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