Serving time limit?

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Andrew Big Chief
Andrew Big Chief Asked 13 years ago

Jeff and Alois,

Is there a time limit in which the ball must be served?

Andrew


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Andrew,

There is no time limit but it just says that play should be continuous.  It is a lot to do with the umpires discretion.

After every 6 points the players are allowed a brief stop to use their towels. 


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