Does this shot count?

[BornVersatile]

Guys I was watching some trickshots on youtube and this shot came up:

does this count? The net holder/clamp is technically part of the net, but does it count when it hits your side first then bounces on the other side?

 

[DDF2]

Depends on the rules. In Germany it used to be counted as out, but now it's not.

 

[Amayzde]

During a rallie you can only hit the net. If you hit somethingelse its out. so this is not part of the net itself anymore and its out.

Not sure but I believe thats the rule.

 

[TurboZ]

All the net assembly is count as part of the net including clamp and post so it is a legit shot, as long as you don't hit your side of table first. BTW the man's side looks a lot like ZJK.

 

[Der_Echte]

ITTF rules state that the net post and clamp are considered part of the net, so if the ball touched the net clamp or post, and somehow made its way over or around the net to land on the opponent's side IS a legal good shot.

ITTF rulez...

2.2 THE NET ASSEMBLY
2.2.1 The net assembly shall consist of the net, its suspension and the supporting posts, including the clamps attaching them to the table.

2.7 THE RETURN
2.7.1 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.

 

[rocketscientist]

The white guy looks like ZJK!

 

[BornVersatile]

the problem is, this isn't common knowledge and if this happens in amateur tournaments the (non professional) umpire might not make know this

 

[Der_Echte]

In such a situation, you could have a printed version of the ITTF or your nation's TTA rules and it still would probably not matter. If people are like that, some ink on some paper isn't going to change their minds, but a very attractive lady with a drink in her hand might.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

yeah it counts

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I just load www.ittf.com website and load the laws of TT handbook and show people - if they want to debate
If they still dont believe me, I can call ITTF blue badge umpires to get them to change their mind

 

[Rammi Ali]

I'm pretty sure it's a point

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

Der_Echte has shown the pertinent rules. That shot should count. That is what the rules state. If someone disagrees with the ITTF rules, oh-well.

 

[raazzz]

One time at practice I first hit the top of the right net holder, the ball hit a little bit on the side so it flew over to the left net holder and then in on the table. It's undoubtedly the craziest point i ever made. Would do so much to get it on film...

 

[raazzz]

And yes the point in the video counts.

 

[Dan]

This happened to me the other day in a coaching session with a 10 year old I coach. But this time around the ball clipped the top of the net, fell down onto the net post and then skidded along my side of the table. Was crazy haha!

Thanks for sharing @BornVersatile cool shot!