Fault to throw the ball up and not hit it

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Tim Challener
Tim Challener Asked 6 years ago

When serving is it a fault to throw the ball up and not hit the ball on the way down? i.e. choose not to make a stroke


Alois Rosario
Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago

Hi Tim,

That is a fault and the other player's point.  As soon as you throw the ball up it is definitely in play and you need to make a good serve.


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