Stamping with the foot while serving.

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BIngdong Su
BIngdong Su Asked 12 years ago

Is it permitted to stamp with my foot on the ground while serving? This to disguise the spin or no spin of my serve?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Bingdong,

You are allowed to stamp however not if it is to deliberately disguise the serve.  However, I haven't seen anyone called for this for a very long time.


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