USTA+Code+of+Conduct

= USTA Code of Conduct  =

1. **Score** - To avoid score controversy, the server should announce (loudly) the score before each serve. If players cannot agree on the score, go back to the last point at which you do agree, even if that point is 0-0. No spectator or coach may intervene!

2. **Line Calls** - If you have any doubt as to whether a ball is out or good, you must play it as good! Be loud and clear in calling your lines, using hand signals helps. Calls must be made immediately (after the ball bounces, before the opponent returns the shot or the shot goes out). If you call a ball out and then realize it was good, correct your call. You may not enlist the aid of spectators or teammates (unless doubles partner) in making line calls, nor should you allow them to influence your calls.

3. **Ball Retrieval / Court Movement** - Wait until players on another court have completed a point before retrieving or returning a ball or crossing their court. If a ball, or person, comes onto your court during play, call a let and replay the point.

4. **Spectators** - Parents and friends are welcome to watch and enjoy matches. Their role is clearly restricted however to that of passive observer with no involvement of any kind during the match. We ask that all spectators remain 10 feet from the fences.

5. **Gamesmanship** - Players are expected to maintain full control over their emotions and their resulting behavior throughout the match. Point, game and match penalties can be assessed by any coach for verbal, racquet or ball abuse. Do not taunt or trash talk, extend rest periods, intentionally distract your opponent or practice any other form of gamesmanship. Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play; cheer good plays of all participants. Never boo or cheer for opponent's errors.

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