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Tennis Etiquette A few notes on the finer points of best behaviour on a tennis court below: · Talk quietly when standing near tennis courts that are in use. · Never walk behind a court when a point is still in play. Wait until the point is over and then cross as fast as possible. · If you have booked a court and other people are already using it then don’t disturb them until their time is up. If it is necessary to interrupt then wait until the end of a point and allow them the opportunity to complete the game (but not the set) they are playing. · Always come prepared. Bring not only balls, but towels and water to drink when it is hot. · When you're ready to play, put racket covers, ball cans, jackets etc., out of everyone's way. · Mark your tennis balls and be aware of the appearance of the balls used by those on adjacent courts. · Notice when balls from other courts have rolled onto your court and return them at the end of the next point. · When sending balls back to a neighbouring court, roll them on to the back of the court. Never send them back while play is in progress. · Retrieve balls for your partner and your opponent. · Don't criticize your partner, offer encouragement. · Call your own lines and let your opponent hear the call. If the ball is good say nothing and play on. · Always respect the linecalls of your opponent. · If there is a disagreement, offer a let. In other words, replay the point, even if it was a second service. . Switch off and do not use your mobile phone on court. |