Serving returning automatically

Table Tennis Rules

Last updated 4 years ago

Paul Griz

Paul Griz Asked 4 years ago

Dear Alois,

Yesterday, during a friendly match, I did a strong backspin serve.  The ball bounced once on my side, then cleared the net onto the opponent’s side very close to the net, then back over the net onto my side before my opponent could get to it. It never touched the net so will this be considered a legal serve? Never saw this happen before. 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 4 years ago

Hi Paul,

Yes that is a legal serve and it would be your point.

Difficult to do though...


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Paul Griz

Paul Griz Posted 4 years ago

Thank you so much Alois.  It was unintended and probably too risky to try during a serious match.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 4 years ago

Yep I have seen it done deliberately but it isn't always successful, even for a very advanced player.



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