Tennis Rules
(revised 6/28/05)
Each player must present a UF Gator 1 Card before each contest to be eligible to participate. No Exceptions.
All participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. Any student unsure of their physical condition should check with their family physician or the Student Infirmary before participating in intramural sports
Game time is forfeit time.
All matches will be governed by the U.S.T.A. rules except where intramural rules allow for variation.
1. Equipment
Players will be responsible to furnish tennis balls and racquets for each match. If needed, tennis balls and racquets may be checked out at the SWRC equipment room. At the time of the match, a can of tennis balls must be provided by the participants. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit. No exceptions.
2. Scoring
All matches will play an 8 game pro set, therefore, the first player to win 8 games wins the match. The "No-Ad" method of scoring will be used. That is, if the score goes to 40-40, the next point wins the game. If tied 40-40, the receiver will choose which side of the court he/she would like to receive. If a match is tied 7-7, the 12 Point Tie-Breaker will be used.
3. Rules for the 12 Point Tie-Breaker
Singles: "A" serves first point (from right court);"B" serves points 2 and 3 (left and right);"A" serves 4 and 5 (left and right);"B" serves 6 (left); players switch sides, "B" serves 7 (right);"A" serves 8 and 9 (left and right);"B" serves 10 and 11 (left and right);"A" serves 12 (left). If score is tied, players switch sides and continue until one player is winning by two points.
Doubles: Follow the same pattern, assuming A&B v. C&D. Player "A" serves first point (right);"C" serves 2 and 3 (left and right);"B" serves 4 and 5 (left and right):"D" serves 6 (left); players switch sides ,"D" serves 7 (right);"A" serves 8 and 9 (left and right);"C" serves 10 and 11 (left and right);"B" serves 12 (left). If score is tied, players switch sides and continue until one player is winning by two points.
