Is Blowing On The Ball Legal?

[topanlego]

Originally Posted by amarone

I am not sure about that. If you are standing in a legitimate position on your side of the court, I don't see that the opponent can claim a hindrance just because s/he cannot do a follow through. What if, instead of blowing on the ball, you hit it with your racquet? You are still in a position right up against the net - are you saying that the opponent can claim a hindrance if unable to perform their follow through without hitting you? This specific situation is not addressed in the rules, but it doesn't sound like a valid hindrance to me.

Can you tap the ball over if it is sitting on the tape after your opponent hit it?

[spot]

amarone- if its your turn to hit the ball then I don't think the opponent can call hindrance no matter what you do.

If you were on the other side of the court then the only time they coudl call hindrance would be when they were in position to hit the ball but didn't do so because of your actions.

[amarone]

Originally Posted by topanlego

Can you tap the ball over if it is sitting on the tape after your opponent hit it?

Yes, as long as you don't hit the net.

[amarone]

Originally Posted by spot

amarone- if its your turn to hit the ball then I don't think the opponent can call hindrance no matter what you do.

If you were on the other side of the court then the only time they coudl call hindrance would be when they were in position to hit the ball but didn't do so because of your actions.

That is what I suspect also.