Wiping sweat onto the table.

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Jay Unknown
Jay Unknown Asked 14 years ago

I see players wiping sweat off their hands onto the surface of the table.

This practice must be legal, but surely there is a limit.

It is hard to believe it is OK to wipe any substance onto the table.

What gives with practice. 


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Jay,

It is a common practice and is normally allowed.  Players normally wipe their hands close to the net where the ball doesn't really bounce. 


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