Touching the table

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julian baquero
julian baquero Asked 11 years ago

So recently i´ve heard that it is no longer forbidden to touch the table in the middle of a point cutting a short serve for example, i wouild like to know if its true.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Julian,

It has always been legal to touch the table with your bat.  The only thing that isn’t allowed to touch the surface of the table is your free hand.

I hope this clears it up for you.


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Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 11 years ago

What if the hand in which we are holding racket touches the table?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

That is allowed.


Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 11 years ago

Thank you Alois


khalid khan

khalid khan Posted 11 years ago

What if you hide the serve

 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

Thats is not allowed.  You need to have the ball visible to your opponent throughout the serve.


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