Rules
I see players wiping sweat off their hands onto the surface of the table.
This practice must be legal, but surely there is a limit.
It is hard to believe it is OK to wipe any substance onto the table.
What gives with practice.
Hi Jay,
It is a common practice and is normally allowed. Players normally wipe their hands close to the net where the ball doesn't really bounce.
When the ball hits the ceiling the point is over. You must hit the ball directly back onto the table otherwise you lose the point. In International tournaments the roof needs to be at least 5 metres above the playing surface but in local competitions you might often encounter much lower ceilings.
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