Excessive time taking before serving
Rules
Mohammad Asif Asked 12 years ago
Hi,
If i take too much time before serving (e.g 5-10 seconds) that causes opponent distract and lose momentum; is it illegal?
Thanks.
Mohammad Asif
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Mohammad,
The rule is that play should be continuous. So if you are taking too much time then the umpire can ask you to hurry up. There is no fixed time set out as being legal like in Tennis for example.
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