Serve with the ball hitting your hand
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Tim Challender Asked 9 years ago
Is it legal to deliberately serve with the ball hitting the hand. This provides a good deception because the hand is softer than a bat. But is it legal?
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Tim,
Yes it is legal but it will not really be effective. It comes out too slowly and gives your opponent too much time.
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Johan B Posted 9 years ago
Maybe with a huge movement and the ball still going pretty short and completely spinless (for obvious reasons)
Jean Balthazar Posted 9 years ago
Can I put some rubber on the back of my hand and create some really unpredictable serves ?
Just kidding... Best wishes and a happy new year to all Pingskillers !
Happy New Year to you Jean... Maybe we can experiment with the rubber... They would be very handy shots to be able to play...
Johan B Posted 9 years ago
Lol, first pun of the year.. nailed it!