Serving rule
Rules
richard henderson Asked 11 years ago
I have learned that when a player attempts to serve and misses, his opponent wins the point. If a player tosses the ball in the air and makes no attempt to serve, does he lose the point? Thanks
Rick Henderson
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Rick,
Once the ball leaves the hand it is technically in play so even if he doesn't swing at the ball it is the other player's point.
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