Server's racket touches the table

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Ubayeedurrahman Syed
Ubayeedurrahman Syed Asked 11 years ago

Hello, I was wondering if you could clarify whether its opponents point when the server's racket touches the table on a serve?

I believed that its not allowed for the paddle to touch the table when serving however its allowed other times.

Please clarify.

Thanks!


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Ubayeedurrahman,

It is OK for the bat to touch the table at any time in the rally including the serve.

Hope this clears it up for you.


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Jeff Plumb

Member Badge Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 11 years ago

You do have to contact the ball behind the end line on the serve however.


Ubayeedurrahman Syed

Ubayeedurrahman Syed Posted 11 years ago

Thanks Coach yes that clears it up. Also thank you Jeff for your comment.


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