Is foot shot legal
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Siddharth Shah Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois and Jeff,
I've recently seen your video about amazing tricks where you played holding a shoe. This reminded me of a video of Zhang jike where he returned ball with his shoe (worn shoe). If you are unaware then you'll find it on YouTube. Is that legal? And how can I perform it, if you can help me with video or conversation then I'll be obliged, thanks.
Regards,
Siddharth
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Siddharth,
This isn’t legal. Just a party trick. You have to use your bat or up to your wrist to hit the ball back, shoes are out.
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Siddharth Shah Posted 10 years ago
Hi Alois,
Yes,I was in dilemma about holding the shoe but what about worn shoe? Zhang jike performed the foot shot which was worn. However he lifted his leg upon the table and returned the ball. Is that peculiar thing legal?
Regards,
Siddharth
Hi Siddharth,
This is not legal either.
D K Posted 10 years ago
But it is funny :D
Joe Bailey Posted 10 years ago
What if he had Tenergy 64s glued to his feet?
Josef Novy Posted 10 years ago
Only if he had wooden leg (At least 85% of the blade's thickness must be of natural wood....)