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By Greg Letts, About.com

Definition: According the the ITTF rules, a rally is the period during which the ball is in play. The ball is in play from the last moment at which it is stationary on the palm of the free hand before being intentionally projected in service until the rally is decided as a let or a point.
Also Known As: point, exchange
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