- A. Standard Time-Out. A player or team is entitled to two time-outs for 11- or 15-point games and three time-outs for a 21-point game.
10.A.1. Each time-out period may last up to 1 minute.
10.A.2. Play may be resumed early if all players are ready.
10.A.3. If a team has any remaining time-outs, any player on that team may call a time-out before the next serveThe initial strike of the ball to start the rally. More occurs.
10.A.4. Before the serveThe initial strike of the ball to start the rally. More occurs, if a team calls a time-out while having noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More time-outs remaining, noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More penalty shall be called.
10.A.5. The refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More will announce when there are 15 seconds remaining. At the end of
the time-out period, the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More shall call ‘time in’ and then call the score when all
players are (or should be) ready to play.
- B. Medical Time-Out. A player needing medical attention during a match should request a medical time-out from the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More. Once the medical time-out has been requested, the following guidelines shall be used:
10.B.1. The refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More shall immediately summon on-site medical personnel, or the Tournament Director if noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More medical personnel are present, to assess the situation and render appropriate first aid.
10.B.1.a. When medical personnel or the Tournament Director arrive, the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More shall start the 15-minute timer.
10.B.2. If medical personnel, or the Tournament Director if noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More medical personnel are present, determine that a valid medical condition exists, then that player will be allowed noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More more than 15 minutes for the medical time-out.
10.B.2.a. The time-out must be continuous and may be up to 15 minutes. If the player uses fewer than 15 minutes, the remaining time is lost and noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More additional medical time will be available to the player during the match
10.B.2.b. If the player cannot resume play after the 15-minute medical time-out period, the match will be declared a retirementA player/team’s decision that stops the match and awards the match to the opponent. More.
10.B.3. If medical personnel, or the Tournament Director if noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More medical personnel are present, determine that noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More valid medical condition exists, the player or team will be charged a standard time-out, if available, and issued a technical warningA referee’s first verbal warning of a rule or behavioral violation given to a player or team prior to a technical foul being issued. Points are not awarded for a technical warning. More.
10.B.3.a. If a standard time-out is not available, then a technical foulA referee’s assessment of a rule or behavioral violation that results in one point being removed from the score of the offending team unless their score is zero, in which case a point shall be added to the score of the opposing side. A technical foul shall be issued if one technical warning has already been given and a second... More will be issued.
10.B.3.b. The medical time-out is noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More longer available to that player for that match.
10.B.3.c. A player may be granted only one player- requested medical time-out per match.
10.B.4. Rule 10.A.5 procedures will be followed to continue play after a medical time-out.
10.B.5. Presence of blood. If blood is present on a player or on the courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More, play may not resume until the bleeding has been controlled and blood on clothing and the courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More has been removed.
10.B.5.a. Issues relating solely to blood cleanup or control will be considered a referee time- outA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More.
10.B.5.b. Rule 10.A.5 procedures will be followed to continue play.
- C. Continuous PlayContinuous play that occurs after the serve and before a fault. More. Play should be continuous, although players are permitted to quickly take a drink or towel off in between rallies as longA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More as, in the judgment of the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More, the flow of the game is not adversely impacted. The refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More shall call the score when play should be resume
10.D. Equipment Time-Outs. Players are expected to keep all apparelA paddle listed as Pass on the USAPA/IFP Approved Paddle List without penalty. More and equipment in good playable condition and are expected to use regular time-outs and time between games for adjustments and replacement of equipment. If a player or team is outA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More of time-outs and the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More determines that an equipment change or adjustment is necessary for fair and safe continuation of the match, the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More may award an equipment time-out of up to 2 minutes. Rule 10.A.5 will be used to continue play. In non-officiated matches, players will work outA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More a reasonable accommodation among themselves for equipment malfunctions.
10.D.1. ApparelA paddle listed as Pass on the USAPA/IFP Approved Paddle List without penalty. More and equipment adjustments that can be accomplished quickly are allowed between rallies (e.g., tying shoelaces, cleaning glasses, adjusting hat).
- E. Time Between Games. The period between games in a match shall not exceed 2 minutes. Rule 10.A.5 procedures will be followed to resume play.
10.E.1. In between games of a match, players may take one or both of their upcoming game’s timeouts. The players must inform the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More, or their opponents if there is noA loud word(s) spoken by a player or line judge(s) to indicate to the referee and/or players that a live ball has not touched in the required court space. The preferred word to indicate a line call is “OUT”. Distinctive hand signals can be used in conjunction with a line call. Words such as “wide”, “long”, “no”, “deep” are also... More referee. If a team returns to play before one (or both) requested time-outs have started, the team retains the time-out(s) for the upcoming game. The normal two minutes in between games will be used before any team- allotted timeouts.
- F. Time Between Matches. The standard time between matches shall be 10 minutes. If all players are ready to play prior to 10 minutes, the match may be called early.
10.F.1. In a championship match with a tie-breaker match: If the winner of the loser’s bracket defeats the winner of the winner’s bracket, then a tie-breaker match to 15 points must be played. Maximum time between the championship match and the tie- breaker match is 10 minutes.
- G. Suspended Games. A game suspended due to extenuating circumstances shall be resumed with the same serverThe player who initiates a rally. Depending on the team’s score, it is possible that the player who serves may not be the correct server. More, score, and remaining time-outs as when interrupted.
- H. Other Time-Out Rules.
10.H.1. Before A Match or Between Games: Neither medical nor regular time-outs may be taken before a match starts. A match cannot begin until all players are present and the starting score is called. Time-out(s) may be used before the start of the second and subsequent games in a multiple-game match.
10.H.2. Extenuating Circumstances: The refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More may call a referee time-out to address extenuating circumstances that may require an extended interruption of play.
10.H.2.a. In the interest of safety, if the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More determines a potential medical situation exists, (for example, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, etc.) and the player is unable to or refuses to call a medical timeout, the refereeAny object on or near the court, including hanging over the court, that can interfere with play. Permanent objects include the ceiling, walls, fencing, lighting fixtures, net posts, net post legs, the stands and seats for spectators, the referee, line judges, spectators when in their recognized positions, and all other objects around and above the court. More is authorized to call a referee time-out and summon medical personnel or the Tournament Director. Referee requested time-outs will not be charged against the player.
10.H.2.b. Active bleeding shall be addressed in accordance with Rule 10.B.5.
10.H.2.c. Foreign substances on the courtThe area inside the outer dimensions of the baselines and sidelines. More, such as debris, water, or other fluids, shall be removed or cleaned up.
10.H.2.d. Rule 10.A.5 shall be used to resume play.
I was playing with a guy who said that in doubles when the other team loses the serve you can pick who serves first. I said no, whoever was in the right court when you gain the serve serves first. Correct? He then said that after a TO you can pick who serves first after the TO (if you just gained serve). Again, I said that you start after the TO just like no TO had been called. Who is right?
When the score is called prior to hitting the serve, can a time out be called by the opponent?
My opponent says, my teammate is not in position, time out. Another, his partner is slow walking and not ready. Both stoppages come after I am ready to serve and the score has been called. Mind games to slow the momentum and flow of the game.