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Samuel Lim
Samuel Lim Asked 13 years ago

Hi Alois And Jeff, I have A Question.. will I lose a point if i catch the ball after tossing it? thanks :)

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Samuel,

Yes you lose the point if you catch the ball again.  Once you throw the ball up it is in play and you have to hit it otherwise you lose the point.

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