Reason for the fault call

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Saketh R
Saketh R Asked 12 years ago

In this video why did mizutani lose the 4th set last point in which mizutani was 9 and zhang jike was 10?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

HI Saketh,

The incident happens at around 6:50.  The umpire has called a fault for something.  I would say it is because he has his body between the ball and the net during the serve.


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Julio Torres

Julio Torres Posted 12 years ago

also I think that he is hitting the ball a little bit beyond the line.


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Do you mean end line or side line?


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