Walking around before you serve

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alex fernandez
alex fernandez Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois

when in serve, i have got the ball in my palm of my hand,i can walk and throw up the ball and hit the ball?

i have got the ball in my hand and i respect the rules but i can walk before the elevate the ball?

thanks.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Alex,

Once you are ready to serve, you can't move around.  You have to remain still while you throw the ball up.


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alex fernandez

alex fernandez Posted 12 years ago

so when the ball is in my palm of my hand, I can´t move my feet


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

You can as long as you are not in the ready position to serve.


alex fernandez

alex fernandez Posted 12 years ago

ok


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