Suppose a table tennis player goes to serve. They throw the ball but for whatever reason decide not to play it. Instead they catch it with their hand.
Is this a service fault and therefore a point for the receiver or a let?
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Throw up and catch - Table Tennis Rules
Q: If I toss the ball up but I don't serve and catch the ball back, Is it a fault serve?
A: Yes that is your opponent's point. As soon as you throw the ball up it is in play. - Alois Rosario
Ref: https://www.pingskills.com/table-tennis-forum/throw-up-and-catch
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In a tournament, yes. But in casual play where you might be interrupted by someone running right behind you as you are tossing the ball to serve, then no. Commented Aug 18, 2023 at 2:41