Short ball

Rules

Earl Joseph
Earl Joseph Asked 11 years ago

If the comes close to the net , i cannot return it unless touching the board. can i touch / fall on the board?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Earl,

The only thing that you can't touch the table with is your free hand.  You aren't allowed to move the table though.


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Earl Joseph

Earl Joseph Posted 11 years ago

Thanks a lot, sir.


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