Serving Rule

Rules

Bp Ghy
Bp Ghy Asked 6 years ago

Hi,

If I toss the ball up in the air to serve and then catch it instead of hitting it because I don't like the placement, is it my opponent's point or do I get to serve again?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

 Hi,

That is your opponents point.  As soon as you throw the ball up it is in play.


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