Serving Rule for doubles

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Akash Stephen
Akash Stephen Asked 14 years ago

When I serve I hit the ball across the white line and then will I loss my point?

Akash Stephen,

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Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

HI Akash,

In singles the ball has to land anywhere on the other side of the table. 

In doubles if you hit the ball onto the right side it is out.  It must land on the left half of the table to be a good serve in doubles. 

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