Players being hit by the ball

Published: 14 Jul 2004 - 18:14 by rippa rit

Updated: 04 Apr 2005 - 09:32

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Mostly, a player, being struck by his own return, would lose the point. Except, if due to the position of his opponent, the player was unable to clear the ball, a let may be allowed.

If the striker shapes to hit the ball, and then changes their mind, and the ball hits the opponent, a let may also be allowed.

If a player is hit by the ball which is not travelling directly to the front wall (eg boast), a let is played as long as the ball is going is going up.

If the a player is hit by the ball going directly to the front wall, generally a stroke will be awarded against the player as long as the ball is going up.

The situation may change if the return is a "further attempt".