Throwing the ball up for service

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alex fernandez
alex fernandez Asked 12 years ago

in the service, when I throw the ball up, I can raise all that I want my hand? or I can not elevate my hand more than my head?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Alex,

You can put your hand up as high as you want but the ball still has to raise 16cm from where it leaves your hand upwards.


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