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There are a number of things not specifically set forth in the rules.
that are covered by custom and tradition only. Further, custom
dictates the standard procedures that players will use in reaching
decisions. These are the reasons a code is needed.
That are covered by custom and tradition only. Further, custom dictates the standard procedures that players will use in reaching decisions. These are the reasons a code is needed.
A quick overview of the Code of Conduct:
1. Courtesy is expected.
2. Points played in good faith are counted.
3. Warm-up is not practice
4. Warm-up serves are taken before first serve of match.
MAKING CALLS
5. Player makes calls on own side of net. A
6. Ball touching any part of line is good.
7. Opponent gets benefit of doubt.
8. . Ball that cannot be called out is good. (if you are not 100% sure, it’s
in)
9. Either partner may make calls in doubles
10. All points are treated same regardless of their importance.
11. Requesting opponent’s help. (if you ask an opponent for help on a call, their opinion is then the decision)
12. Out calls reversed. (are not replayed, the honest “corrected / in” call, is point for the opponent)
13. Partners’ disagreement on calls (the disagreed call goes to the favor of the opponent)
14. Spectators never make calls.
15. Prompt calls eliminate two chance option.
16. Server’s request for third ball. (receiving team shall comply to provide server with 3rd ball)
17. Receiver readiness.(receiver shall follow the tempo of the server, but the server must also not “quick serve the receiver)
18. Score Disputes ( recall all points. If further disagreement, score to resume from mutually agreed point of recall)
There are 45 key concepts please refer to the PDF for further
detail.