Server loses bat on service
Rules
Tony Coe Asked 13 years ago
Server serves a legal serve but in the process loses his bat which goes flying out of his hand.
Receiver fails to return serve and claims distraction as a result of flying bat.
Whose point?
Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago
Hi Tony,
If it causes your opponent to be distracted the umpire will call a let. It wouldn't be fair to let the point go on.
You would find in most situations the players would stop the point anyway and the server would allow a let to be played.
It is covered in the rules on a Let.
| 2.09.01 | The rally shall be a let |
| 2.09.01.03 | if failure to make a service or a return or otherwise to comply with the Laws is due to a disturbance outside the control of the player; |
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Tony Coe Posted 13 years ago
Many thanks for you prompt response. We did the right thing then by playing a let.