Racket hits my court

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Ali Farooq
Ali Farooq Asked 8 years ago

If we are playing game and i try to hit a ball and my rackets touches my court, so is it foul or not. If my racket touches my court will i loose a point or not. 

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Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Ali,

Your bat is allowed to touch the table.  The only thing that isn't allowed to touch the table is your free hand.


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Ali Farooq

Ali Farooq Posted 8 years ago

Ok i agree, but many people say that it is a foul. why is it so. Everyone whom i ask say that it is a foul. I am alittle bit confused. I need some explanation. Thank You


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

The rule is exactly that, you are allowed to touch the table with your bat.


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