Service toss

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Rick Westelaken
Rick Westelaken Asked 8 years ago

Hello, sometimes I toss the ball my service wrong in the air and then catch it and i don’t hit the ball or anything. Is that a point for the opponent ? 

Greetings, Rick 

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Rick,

Yes that is your opponent's point.  As soon as it leaves the hand it is in play so you have to hit it.

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