Rules question > Can I touch the table with my hand ?

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Rules question > Can I touch the table with my hand ?

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During play can I touch the table with my hand ?
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penny
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Re: Rules question > Can I touch the table with my hand ?

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You can touch the table with your rackethand accidentally
But you cannot touch the table with your free hand while the ball is in play

Most players do not know this & incorrectly believe the opposite is true.....they think youcan touch the table with your free hand and not the racket hand
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