➢ Yell “Ball” right away
➢ Do not chase while play is active
If someone hits a ball into your court:
➢ Stop play immediately.
➢ Retrieve it and Toss it Back to a Person
➢ Don’t Switch Balls
Don’t cross a court until play is stopped-then move quickly
For indoor play - please help keep courts clean by bringing another pair of shoes
COURT PLAY ETIQUETTE
Make clear "In" or "Out" calls
➢ “I don’t know” is not helpful
➢ If you or your partner can’t determine if a ball was in or out-IT WAS IN!
Watch the language! Never yell or swear at a player in anger.
When playing with varying levels:
➢ Do not play keep away from the best player or target weaker player just to win
➢ If the higher skilled player
- Be patient and encouraging without coaching (unless asked)
- Might be time to try out some new shots
➢ If you are the lesser skilled player
- Try to learn the basic rules before you start playing
- Try a game and then seek out same leveled play-Don’t overstay your welcome
Never leave the court without acknowledging other players-“Thanks” or “Good Game”
WAITING TO PLAY
Figure out how players are being rotated that session-Please don’t stand around with a paddle in your hand expecting to jump on a court
If you have not won your game, please exit courts quickly after your game is over
Winners stay on the court and split up for the next game but when players are waiting, you need to exit the court after winning three games in a row
If there are 6 or more people waiting, all four players should exit the court
Once time is up for a session, play should stop-We must respect our reserved time, or we could lose it