Is This A Fault In Table Tennis?

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Newbie Unknown Asked 15 years ago

Hi Alois & Jeff,

If you serve, but you don't even hit the ball, and the ball goes to the floor, does it count as a point for your opponent?

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Jeff Plumb Answered 15 years ago

Hi,

As soon as you throw the ball up, the point has begun. This means that if you miss the ball or don't even attempt to hit it, then you lose the point.

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Ram Unknown Posted 15 years ago

What if u throw it up and catch it with your hand ? I mean if u dont get the throw u want

Andrew T Posted 15 years ago

Ram,

That is still a fault, but many get passed this rule by saying that the point starts when they get in the service position. So if you are away from the table and not holding your bat in your starting position, many people will throw it up and catch it to test the lights. However, if you are throwing it up with the intention of serving, you have to hit the serve, otherwise it is a fault.

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