Doubles service on the line

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kelvin smith
kelvin smith Asked 13 years ago

What happens when you serve in doubles and it hits the middle white line of the table?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Kelvin,

The white line is considered as in.  It is difficult to pinpoint when it hits the middle line though as it is usually really fine. 


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kelvin smith

kelvin smith Posted 13 years ago

 

okay, because mainly if it lands on the middle line the opponent usually will call it as 'wrong side'. what should i do then? 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago
This is difficult unless you have a proper umpire.  I would point out the rule to them and see what they say.  It is often a dispute about the fact of where it landed.


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