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Barry Barry
Barry Barry Asked 8 years ago

Does a serve have to land inside the opposite 2 corners of the table to be playable?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Barry,

That is only the rule for wheelchair Table Tennis.

When you pay standing, the ball is allowed to go anywhere on the opponent's side.


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