Hitting the side of the table
Rules
Keno Haken Asked 12 years ago
When I return the ball and its hit the side of the table on the other side, is it in?
thanks
Jeff Plumb Answered 12 years ago
Hi Keno,
Some part of the ball must touch the top of the table. If it only touches the side it is not in. If it clips the edge on the top of the table it is in.
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