The double bounce in service in doubles
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Sudhanshu Singh Asked 3 years ago
Can the ball take double bounce in opponents side during service in doubles match. You explained in a video but some people only play it for singles. Can you please tell us for doubles as well sir. Please reply.
Alois Rosario Answered 3 years ago
Hi Sudhanshu,
Yes the ball is allowed to bounce short on the table for doubles as well. So if the returner let the ball the ball could bounce as many times as you wish.
Just to clarify though that the returner must still hit the ball after the first bounce otherwise the server wins the point.
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Jasper Low Posted 3 years ago
Only difference in doubles serving is that you have to serve from your right hand box to your opponent's right hand box