Switching hands while playing tt

Rules

Tejas B N
Tejas B N Asked 8 years ago

What are the rules for switching or Changing of hands while playing table tennis like if I cannot reach the ball with my right hand can I use my left hand instead?


Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 8 years ago

Hi Tejas,

Yes you can switch hands. You must have the bat in your hand when you hit the ball but it can be in either hand.


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