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Game Rules |
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Both players bring a new can of tennis balls to the match. The lower ranked player opens their can to be used in the match. The match winner gets the unopened can the loser gets the balls used in the match. |
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Games may be played at any court agreed to by both players. However, the higher ranked player has final say of court location. All matches are to be played within the location of the division unless both players agree otherwise. Please be as flexible as possible. |
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Most games are played at free public courts. Both players must agree to play at a court which requires a fee and the cost should be split between the two players. |
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The player who wins two out of three sets using regular scoring wins the match. A 12-point tiebreaker is played at six games all. |
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Please give the benefit of your doubt to your opponent for all line calls. Only call the lines on your side of the net. |
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The winner is responsible for posting the result of the match within 48 hours of playing the match. |
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Players have the option to take a forfeit from their opponent when their opponent: |
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Doesn't show up for a scheduled match |
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Shows up more than 15 minutes late |
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Doesn't give 24 hours of notice for match cancellation |
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Doesn't complete the match |
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Doesn't make contact within a week to reschedule a canceled match |
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How to make a Challenge |
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You may challenge anyone in your division. |
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Your opponent will receive an email when challenged. |
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The challenged player must accept or reject the challenge from their My Ladder within 1 week or drop in rank. |
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If the challenge is accepted, players should schedule a time to play via email or phone. |
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How to move up the Rankings |
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You're placed at the bottom of the Rankings when you join. |
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You may challenge anyone on the Rankings. |
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You move up a maximum of three positions if you win your challenge. |
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If you are challenged and lose, you move down one spot. |
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No ranking change occurs if a challenge was unsuccessful. |
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The two week Rule |
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You can move up the Rankings simply by playing games. At the end of every two-week period, if you have played a game, you are moved up the Rankings until you bump into another player who has played a game. Then the player you bumped into is moved up the Rankings until they bump into another player that has played a game within the two-week period. The same process is used for players who don't play games except they are bumped down the Rankings. You can move up the Rankings quickly simply by playing games regardless of whether you win or lose. Remember to enter your results timely because the system only knows you played if you report it. |
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Holiday Status |
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You may turn your Holiday Status on for a total of 45 days per year. When your Holiday Status is on, opponents can't contact you for games and you will not lose your spot in the Rankings. |
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Key to Success |
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Accept or reject ALL match requests from your My Ladder |
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Play regularly or put your account on Holiday Status. |
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Show up for all scheduled games. |
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Bring a new can of tennis balls to each game. |
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When in doubt, the higher ranking player makes the decision. |
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