Rule about touching the table

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Rizwankarim Charbu
Rizwankarim Charbu Asked 7 years ago

Sir is it legal or illegal to touch Table tennis bat on the table while playing game or while hitting ball towards opponent's table?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Rizwan,

You are allowed to touch the table with everything except your free hand.


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STAN HARDING

STAN HARDING Posted 7 years ago

You can touch the table but if you move it that is a penalty


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