Judgmental error of outside baseline
Rules
Chetan Choudhary Asked 8 years ago
Scenario:
During a rally, I feel that the ball is going out, so I think of catching it (and I make an action of catching it), but during the flight, the ball Hits the baseline and I hit the ball correctly to the opponents side.
The opponent says I tried obstructing and diverting his attention.
Who's point is it?
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Chetan,
In general this would be your point. If you are deliberately trying to put your opponent off and it happened a few times then the umpire may think that you are deliberately distracting your opponent. I have never seen an umpire award a point against the player that makes an error of judgement.
Recommended Video
Can You Hide Your Serve? The Official Rule Explained
Are you allowed to hide your serve in table tennis? 🤔 Let’s break down the official rules and clear up any confusion! In this video, we explain:
✅ What the ITTF rules say about hiding your serve
✅ Why hidden serves are illegal and how umpires enforce the rule
✅ What you can (and can’t) do when serving in a match
Mastering a legal serve is key to fair play and improving your game. Watch now to make sure you’re not unintentionally breaking the rules! 🏓
Watch NowThoughts on this question
Become a free member to post a comment about this question.
Chetan Choudhary Posted 8 years ago
Thanks a lot Alois for the prompt response.