Touching the table

Rules

Aarya Aarya
Aarya Aarya Asked 7 years ago

Is it allowed to keep the free arm on the table,i.e.,the elbow or something.Is it also legal if the racquet touvhes the table?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Aarya,

Your free hand isn't allowed to touch the table.  Anything else is allowed to touch the table as long as you don't move the table at all.


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