Hitting the flying ball

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Jason Ferdinand
Jason Ferdinand Asked 8 years ago

If I hit the ball that doesn't hit the table first, the enemy gets the point or the rally continued?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Jason,

The ball has to land on your side of the table for the rally to continue.  If it is behind the table when you hit it then it is already out and it is your point.  If it is over the table when you hit it before bouncing, you lose the point.


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Jason Ferdinand

Jason Ferdinand Posted 8 years ago

Ok. Thanks coach


Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

After the ball hits the floor the rally is over.


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