Table foul

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Santosh More
Santosh More Asked 13 years ago

If I or my bat touches the table while playing a shot is it a foul? and Can I cross the table while playing a shot?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Santosh,

You don't lose a point if you touch the table. You only lose the point if you move the table or if your free hand touches the table.

You can move anywhere as long as you don't interfere with the other person. You can even go to the other end of the court.  You aren't allowed to touch the net though. 


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Are you allowed to touch the table during play? The only thing that isn't allowed to touch the table is your free hand. You leg, elbow, playing hand, and even your bat are allowed to. You are not allowed to move the table however.

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Santosh More

Santosh More Posted 13 years ago

Thanks, Sir.

Kaustubh Kulkarni

Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 10 years ago

Can a player cross the barrier between the two tables and go further?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago

Hi Kaustubh,

Yes you are allowed to go past the barriers.  There is no rule to stop you from doing that during a rally.


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