Catching the tossed ball without serving
Rules
Peter Shah Asked 10 years ago
Dear Coach
If I toss the ball to serve and just catch without swinging the racket, do I earn a negative point?
Thanks
Peter Shah
From India
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Peter,
As soon as you throw the ball up it is in play. So if you catch it again, even if you don’t swing at it, you lose a point.
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