Serving rule seeing the bat

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Mark Baker
Mark Baker Asked 12 years ago

Does the opponent have to see your blade at all times during the backswing on the pendulum serve? 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Mark,

No they don't.  They just have to be able to see the ball throughout the serve.


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