Last updated 15 years ago
Hi Sergio,
This is a common question and one that many people get wrong.
I can tell you though that when the ball leaves your hand it is in play. So even if you miss it or hit it but it doesn't touch the table, or even don't swing at the ball you lose the point.
The rule actually says that "the Service shall start with the ball resting freely on the open palm of the server's stationary free hand." Even if you drop it from there you lose a point.
I hope that can stop all the arguments.
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