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SECTION 11 – OTHER RULES

11. A. Double Hits. Balls can be hit twice, but this must occur
during an unintentional, continuous, single-direction
11. B. stroke. If the stroke is not continuous or not in a single
11. C. direction, the hit is not allowed and a fault will be
11. D. declared.
11. E.
Switching Hands. A paddle may be switched from hand
11. F. to hand at any time.
11. G.
Two‐Handed Shots. Are allowed.

Missed Shot. A player completely missing the ball when
attempting to strike it does not create a dead ball. The
ball remains in play until it bounces twice or until any
other fault has occurred.

Broken or Cracked Ball. Play continues until the end of
the rally. Players may appeal to the referee to
determine if a broken or cracked ball impacted the
rally. If, in the judgment of the referee, a broken or
cracked ball impacted the outcome of the rally, the
referee will call for a replay with a replacement ball. In
non-officiated sanctioned play, if the players do not
agree, the rally stands as played.

Injury During Game. The rally continues to its
conclusion despite an injury to any of the players.

Player Equipment Problem. A rally will not be stopped if
a player loses or breaks a paddle or loses an item,
unless the action results in a fault.

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