Wiffing on the serve

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Lucy Thomas
Lucy Thomas Asked 12 years ago

If you wiff on the serve, do you lose the point?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Lucy,

As soon as the ball leaves your hand it is in play s if you miss the ball completely or even don't swing at it you lose the point.

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