Rules
Team AB
A is in wheel chair
B is a standing player
Team XY
X is a standing player
Y is a standing player
Is the rule 14.1.4 is applicable to TEAM XY also in the double events
Hi Kiran,
Yes that rule still applies. Here is an explanation in the rules handbook.
14.1.4 When a doubles pair comprises two players who are in wheelchairs due to a physical disability, the server first makes a service and the receiver makes a return, but thereafter either player of the disabled pair may make a return. However if any part of a player’s wheelchair protrudes beyond the imaginary extension of the centre line of the table, the umpire will award a point to the opposing pair.
This also applies when a "mixed pair" (one standing one wheelchair) are playing together. Either player may return the ball (after the initial service and return), but each player must stay in his or her own half of the court. No part of the player's wheelchair can cross the imaginary extension of the line and the standing player can not put a foot over this line either.
I hope this clears it up for you.
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Jean Balthazar Posted 8 years ago
Wasn't aware of that rule. It must be a nightmare to enforce this "imaginary line crossing" rule, especially from the umpire's position!
KIRAN SUKLA Posted 8 years ago
But XY is standing player how we can apply to them. because in rule book " Handbook for
MATCH OFFICIALS" page no 50 says
LAWS FOR STANDING PLAY
There are no exceptions to the laws of table tennis for standing players with a disability. All players play according to the laws and regulations of ITTF. On the classification cards there is a section indicating what limitations, if any, a player has in making a legal serve.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
Hi Kiran,
The standing players still have to take it in turns like they normally would.
Shaun Synot Posted 8 years ago
That's good to know because I am playing with a partner in a wheelchair this week.
KIRAN SUKLA Posted 8 years ago
SIR
Both the team AB & XY will play according to the rule as u r mentioned earlier.
that is
14.1.4 When a doubles pair comprises two players who are in wheelchairs due to a physical disability, the server first makes a service and the receiver makes a return, but thereafter either player of the disabled pair may make a return. However if any part of a player’s wheelchair protrudes beyond the imaginary extension of the centre line of the table, the umpire will award a point to the opposing pair.
This also applies when a "mixed pair" (one standing one wheelchair) are playing together. Either player may return the ball (after the initial service and return), but each player must stay in his or her own half of the court. No part of the player's wheelchair can cross the imaginary extension of the line and the standing player can not put a foot over this line either.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
That is correct.
KIRAN SUKLA Posted 8 years ago
thank u sir