Ball Breaking on Contact

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Shawn 619shawn
Shawn 619shawn Asked 11 years ago

During a match that I had, I made a smash and the ball broke during the impact, making me miss my shot. Would that be a let, or my opponent's point?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Shawn,

That would usually be called a let.  It would be a bit unfair if the point was awarded against you.

The ITTF rule that covers this is:

2.09.01  The rally shall be a let 
2.09.02.04  because the conditions of play are disturbed in a way which could affect the outcome of the rally. 

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