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Istar · Post by **Istar** » Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:12 pm 0

Mark wrote:

Some new rule where the return doesn't have to cross over the net...?

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:45 pm 0

Istar wrote:
Mark wrote:
Some new rule where the return doesn't have to cross over the net...?

Not a new rule as far as I can tell - it never had to go over the net. It just has to go around it, and that apparently includes underneath (makes sense to me). I've not seen vast amounts of table tennis, but I've definitely seen some seriously wide shots that were probably returned around the side of the net, but that's the only one I've seen go under. Fantastic improvisation, and the touch was sublime.

Istar · Post by **Istar** » Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:04 pm 0

Hmm. I'm not sure under is entirely consistent with the spirit of around as defined by the rules...

The Official Rules of Table Tennis wrote:2.07 THE RETURN
2.07.01 The ball, having been served or returned, shall be struck so that it passes over or around the net assembly and touches the opponent's court, either directly or after touching the net assembly.