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pratik bokil
pratik bokil Asked 12 years ago

Hello sir, is it necessary to toss the ball while doing the service,[service like counter service]

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Pratik,

You need to throw the ball up at least the height of the net away from your hand with any service.

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