about the ceiling
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About the Ceiling Asked 16 years ago
Hi Coach,
In the place where I play table tennis, when the ball hits the ceiling, even if it hits the opponent side, and then go out off the table, they say that its an opponent point, because the ball cannot hit the ceiling.
Is it true????
Alois Rosario Answered 16 years ago
Hi Francesco,
It is true. As soon as the ball hits anything except the table or net, it is out of play and you lose the point.
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When the ball hits the ceiling the point is over. You must hit the ball directly back onto the table otherwise you lose the point. In International tournaments the roof needs to be at least 5 metres above the playing surface but in local competitions you might often encounter much lower ceilings.
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Mostafa Hassan Posted 6 years ago
Why it's not a let? Shouldn't the room has a higher ceiling?
In international tournaments there is a minimum height of the roof. However in most cases we just have to adjust to the conditions.
Jean Balthazar Posted 6 years ago
If it were a let, anyone about to lose the point could just smash the ball up to the ceiling and get a second chance.
Low ceilings are a handicap for lobbing defenders, just as a short court where you cannot go back enough.
Better be a blocker, stuck to the table and taking every ball at the bounce! :o)
D K Posted 6 years ago
Tell me about it......