Service
Rules
Annatar Smith Asked 8 years ago
Am I allowed to hide the ball during the serve with my racket? I know you can't cover it with your hand/body but I just wonder if racket counts as part of you, or not (also I know that your clothes can't cover the ball)
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Annatar,
You aren't allowed to hide it with anything, even your bat. The ball needs to be visible to the opponent at all times.
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