Thanks Neil Butler
The Ball
This time we look at the duties and responsibilities of the referee and players regarding a broken ball, delays, etc.
When is a Let allowed?
- If the ball breaks during a rally, a let is allowed for that rally.
- If the ball becomes wedged in any part of the court, a let is allowed.
- A let may be allowed if the ball touches any article in the court.
- No let is allowed for any unusual bounce.
Players Responsibilities
If a player:
- stops play to appeal that the ball is broken, and it is found that the ball is not broken, that player loses the rally.
- wishes to appeal at the end of a game that the ball is broken they must do so immediately and before leaving the court.
Referee Responsibilities
The Referee, if uncertain when it broke, must allow a let for the previous rally.
If the receiver, before attempting to return serve, appeals that the ball is broken, and the ball is found to be broken
Can I ask for the ball to be changed?
The ball must be changed if both players agree or if the Referee agrees with one player’s request.
Ball Replaced or Resumption of Match
If a ball has been replaced, the players may warm up the ball.
If the players resume the match after a delay, the players may warm up the ball.
Play resumes when both players agree or at the discretion of the Referee, whichever is sooner.
The ball must remain in the court at all times, unless the Referee permits its removal.
Rule of the Month
APPENDIX 6 – COACHING
Coaching is any communication, advice or instruction given to a player by any means. During matches it is permitted only in the intervals between games.
Quote for the Month
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in”
– Greek Proverb
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