Tossing the ball

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MAAZ ASAD
MAAZ ASAD Asked 12 years ago

Hi

If we toss the ball and accidently toss the ball higer than we want to, can catch the ball?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Maaz,

No you can't.  Once the ball has left your hand it is in play.  So you must hit the ball on the table correctly or it is a point against you.


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MAAZ ASAD

MAAZ ASAD Posted 12 years ago

If there is some noisy that has caught our attention, so then can we catch the ball?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

You need to keep going.  Only if the umpire calls a let can you stop.


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