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Title: Ball stuck between men
Post by: Moncrief on June 05, 2020, 11:30:20 AM

I have an ordinary Classic Sport table.  The balls stop between opposing men and cannot be reached.   I assembled table. Where did I go wrong?  Trying to attach photo but failing.  You can picture.




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Title: Re: Ball stuck between men
Post by: ShopTeacher on June 05, 2020, 04:55:54 PM

Dead balls happen on all tables, its more noticeable on cheaper tables than high end tables due to tolerances but still exists between all rods.

Dead ball rules - If dead between the 5 bars it goes to 5 bar of team that served last. If outside of 5 bars it goes to closest defense.

Title: Re: Ball stuck between men
Post by: Moncrief on June 05, 2020, 05:14:01 PM

Thank you.  I have had this table for 10 years.  The dead ball problem kind of dampened my respect for the game.  Your serious, no-nonsense reply has, for some reason, given me a new appreciation for the sport.  Thanks again.

Title: Re: Ball stuck between men
Post by: alaskan thunder on June 05, 2020, 08:45:09 PM

It's likely an issue with the table. Cheap tables tend to have those type of issues. Only fix is a different table.