Hitting the Table during Service

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prashanth gowda
prashanth gowda Asked 14 years ago

Do we lose the point if we hit the table while serving?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Prashanth,

No you don't lose the point.  The only thing that isn't allowed to touch the table is your free hand.

 


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