Touching the table rules

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vineeth agarwal
vineeth agarwal Asked 14 years ago

while playing,if our bat touches the table or our cloth touches the table,then do we lose point?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Vineeth,

The only thing that isn't allowed to touch the table is your free hand.  So if your bat or clothes touch the table it is OK.


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