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Q. While executing an Erne, my paddle followed though past the opposing side. Opponent says this is illegal, is that true? – Mark D

A. No fault – Only a fault if according to rule 7.K – Once the ball is in play, a player hitting the ball before the ball entirely crosses the plane of the net. As long as you struck the ball before it crossed the plane of the net, no fault occurred.

Q. He also said it’s illegal if I were to hit the net on follow through. I thought — as long as I hit ball on my side, follow through is all good? – Mark D

A. If ball is still live, it would be a fault on you. 7.G – A player, a player’s apparel, or a player’s paddle contacting the net system, net posts, or the opponent’s court while the ball is live results in a fault. (The key is while the ball is live)

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