touching the table

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brian Unknown
brian Unknown Asked 15 years ago

What are the rules on touching the table either with your paddle or some part of the body?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Brian,

You can touch the table with absolutely anything except your free hand.

But, if you move the table even a little you lose the point.


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