The rule now reads that it is a loss of point if "A player deliberately carries or catches the ball in play on the paddle or deliberately touches it with the paddle more than once (i.e. any ball struck using a continuous motion is legal)." 

Scott Mansager has suggested that the APTA stop penalizing great lobs by scoring a "bounce out" as either a let or a point won. Members are weighing in on the issue. At press time, the "noes" to change had a one vote edge over the "play a let" crowd and those endorsing "bounce outs that win" trailed the pack.  More ...

 

Whether paddle humor or extraordinary shot-making is your thing, the APTA has videos for you. New releases featured in our growing library include "Tame the Grit", "Platformpalooza", and the Indy flick "Dawn of Paddle". Save us the aisle seat!

Whether you prefer Dennis Miller or Phyllis Diller, discover our Just For Fun section. You'll find whimsical verse, sharp-witted satire, clever cartoons and a collection of wacky videos. Speaking of which, when was the last time you saw  David Kjeldsen and friends busting a move? More ...