Racket on the table

Rules

Jasper Low
Jasper Low Asked 5 months ago

Hi Alois, I just thought of a interesting scenario. Say player A gives player B a high ball and then puts his racket on the table. Player B smashes the ball but it lands on player A racket before flying off the end of the table. Whose point is that? And does that count as in or out?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 5 months ago

Hi Jasper,

Interesting question.  It would be Player B's point because of obstruction.

The intention of “obstruction” is that a player will be penalised under this law only if he or she intercepts the ball in a way that is likely to prevent an opponent making a good return.

Question actions

More questions

Recommended Video

Table Tennis Video Tutorial

Hitting The Net Clamp But Not The Table

If you hit the ball and it lands on the net camp on your opponents side, is it in or out?

Watch Now

No comments yet!


Become a free member to post a comment about this question.