Serving time limit?

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Andrew Big Chief Asked 14 years ago

Jeff and Alois,

Is there a time limit in which the ball must be served?

Andrew

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Andrew,

There is no time limit but it just says that play should be continuous. It is a lot to do with the umpires discretion.

After every 6 points the players are allowed a brief stop to use their towels.

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