Table foul
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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 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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Santosh More Posted 13 years ago
Kaustubh Kulkarni Posted 10 years ago
Can a player cross the barrier between the two tables and go further?
Hi Kaustubh,
Yes you are allowed to go past the barriers. There is no rule to stop you from doing that during a rally.