Table touch during serves

Rules

Jozef Antonio Riahtam Jo
Jozef Antonio Riahtam Jo Asked 7 years ago

Hello Coach. Thank You So Much For Your Previous Reply.

I have another question

"Is it a fault if we touch the table with our bat during a serve?"

Thank You


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Jozef,

The bat is allowed to touch the table at any time even during a serve.


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Jozef Antonio Riahtam Jo

Jozef Antonio Riahtam Jo Posted 7 years ago

Thank You So Much Coach.

Learning A Lot From You.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago

No problems Jozef.


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