Moving the table

Abhinav Basu Asked 11 years ago

hi, according to the ITTF rule book. 2.10 A POINT 2.10.1 Unless the rally is a let, a player shall score a point 2.10.1.8 if an opponent, or anything an opponent wears or carries, moves the playing surface; Does this means that if the racket touches the playing surface, the opponent scores a point.

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Abhinav,

This is talking about actually moving the surface of the table. You are allowed to touch the table with anything except your free hand.

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Abhinav Basu Posted 11 years ago

but I think that if the racket touches the table the playing surface moves and if the racket touch is allowed then anyone can bang the table with the racket to return a shot.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Abhinav,

The racket often touches the table and doesn’t move the surface. This is OK. As for wilful damage that is another matter. I am sure the umpire will be able to tell the difference between the two.

Moving the table

Abhinav Basu Asked 11 years ago

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

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Abhinav Basu Posted 11 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Abhinav,

The racket often touches the table and doesn’t move the surface. This is OK. As for wilful damage that is another matter. I am sure the umpire will be able to tell the difference between the two.

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Moving the table

Abhinav Basu Asked 11 years ago

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

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Abhinav Basu Posted 11 years ago

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago Hi Abhinav, The racket often touches the table and doesn’t move the surface. This is OK. As for wilful damage that is another matter. I am sure the umpire will be able to tell the difference between the two.

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Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago
Hi Abhinav,

The racket often touches the table and doesn’t move the surface. This is OK. As for wilful damage that is another matter. I am sure the umpire will be able to tell the difference between the two.