The document provides rules and information for intramural tennis matches. Matches will be played at the Carter tennis courts in a best-of-three set format with a nine-point tiebreaker if sets are tied at 6-6. Matches are self-officiated under an honor system. Players lose points for illegal serves, failing to return the ball in bounds, touching the net during play, reaching over the net, or hitting the ball twice on the return. Lets may be called for nets or interference, and leagues have restrictions based on gender or team makeup. Unsportsmanlike conduct like arguing calls can result in penalties or ejection.

1. INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Tennis Manager’s Meeting

2. General Rules
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 Matches are played best-of-three sets, first to six games (win by two games).
 In the event of a 6-6 tie, a nine-point tiebreaker will be played.
 A coin toss will determine which team goes first.
 The winner has the choice to serve first.

3. Playing Area
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 Matches will be played at the Carter tennis courts. Players may provide their
own racquets and balls, however, the Intramural program will have a supply
of racquets and balls available.

4. Officiating
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 Matches are self-officiated. Players are expected to adhere to the honor
system and the highest standards of sportsmanship when making calls.

5. Scoring
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 A player/team loses the point if:
 The ball bounces twice on their side of the net.
 The player/team twice fails to legally serve the ball (a “double
fault”).
 The player/team fails to return the ball into their opponents’ court.
 A player’s body/clothing/racket touch the net while the ball is in
play.
 A player reaches over the net to play the ball.
 The ball is hit twice while on the other player/team’s side of the net.

6. Lets
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 A let is a ball which, after striking the net, strap, or hand, lands in the
proper service area.
 A let is also called when a player is unable to play a shot due to
circumstances beyond their control, such as interference by a ball or
player from another court.
 A let also occurs if a ball is served prior to the receiver being ready.
 When a let occurs on a service, only that service is repeated.

7. League/Team Makeup
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 Open leagues (singles/doubles) have no restrictions on the composition
of teams or competition.
 Women’s leagues (singles) are open to players who identify as female.
 CoRec leagues (doubles) are open to teams comprised of one male and
one female player.

8. Unsportsmanlike Penalties
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 Players who receive 2 unsportsmanlike penalties in a game, will be
ejected from the game and the facility.
 Unsportsmanlike penalties include:
 Arguing Calls.
 Deliberately interfering with players on the opposing team.
 Cursing or taunting opposing players or officials.
 Players may not argue calls at any time for any reason.
 The calls and determinations of the officials are FINAL.

9. Quiz
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