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What do people think about this one? I'm usually not fond of rule changes, but this one I like. Besides the removes the disadvantage for right hand players, it feels it would make double more interesting.
Here's the ITTF AGM Working Documents, which shows the various proposals to be considered at their meeting at the upcoming Worlds. Here's the one I find most interesting - it allows doubles teams to serve crosscourt from the left-hand court, instead of always crosscourt from the right-hand court. See Proposition A-22, proposed by Iran, which would require a 3/4 majority to pass.
- To amend 2.6.3 As the ball is falling the server shall strike it so that it touches first his or her court and then touches directly the receiver's court; in doubles, the ball shall touch successively the right half court of server and receiver, or it shall touch successively the left half court of server and receiver.
- Rationale: The extension of the service rule removes the disadvantage for right hand players and allows more flexibility to use their best position when starting a rally.
What do people think about this one? I'm usually not fond of rule changes, but this one I like. Besides the removes the disadvantage for right hand players, it feels it would make double more interesting.