Throwing the racket

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sebastian selander
sebastian selander Asked 12 years ago

Hi coach, this might be a weird type of question but if i would throw the racket and hit the ball and the ball goes over to the oponents side of the table, would it be accepted or not?

(i will not start throwing rackets here and there if the answer is yes, i was just wondering)


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Sebastian,

Unfortunately this is not a good shot.  The racket must be in your hand when you hit the ball.


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Ji-Soo Woo

Ji-Soo Woo Posted 12 years ago

good question.  I often throw my racquet at the ball if it's out of reach.  This at least clarifies what happens if I ever successfully return the ball using this method.


Oliver

Oliver Posted 12 years ago

If it is not allowed, why do people do it??


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

I guess out of desperation.


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