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Barry Barry
Barry Barry Asked 10 years ago

Does a serve have to land inside the opposite 2 corners of the table to be playable?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Barry,

That is only the rule for wheelchair Table Tennis.

When you pay standing, the ball is allowed to go anywhere on the opponent's side.

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