Standing on the table?

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Devang Patel
Devang Patel Asked 13 years ago

Are you allowed to stand on the table when the opponent can not return the serve?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Devang,

You are allowed to stand on the table but the catch is that you aren't allowed to move the table at all.  It would be difficult to get on the table without moving the playing surface at all.


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