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Do’s and Don’ts for Players
Ø Do give 100%
effort in every match.
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Do know the rules before going on the court.
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Do make accurate and honest line calls.
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Do acknowledge an opponent’s good shots
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Do be respectful of your opponent at all times.
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Do be respectful of the officials at all times.
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Do know that only the player may request an official or
monitor if the need arises.
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Do be a good sport – win or lose!
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Do keep a positive outlook on the game – you are playing for
fun!
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Do remember to keep the game of tennis in perspective at all
times.
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Don’t talk during a point or purposely try to distract your
opponent.
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Don’t be a distraction to the court next to you.
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Don’t physically abuse your equipment or verbally abuse your
opponent or tournament officials. You are responsible for your own actions.
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Don’t take the game of tennis so seriously that you lose sight
of your ability to have fun.
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Don’t dwell on a loss – it is by losing that you learn to win.
Do’s and Don’ts for Parents
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Do be supportive, interested and encouraging.
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Do know the basic rules of tennis.
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Do know that parents/coaches may not be involved in the match.
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Do know that parents/coaches are not permitted to speak to the
players during the match.
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Do know parents/coaches may not request an official or
monitor. Only players may request an official or monitor.
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Do be there when your child loses.
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Do be tough on cheating, temper, vulgarity, and lack of
sportsmanship.
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Do make sure that your child’s self-esteem is not on the line.
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Do acknowledge good shots by all players.
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Do respect your child’s opponent at all times.
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Do respect the officials at all times.
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Do remember to keep the game of tennis in perspective at all
times.
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Don’t get overly excited when your child wins or loses.
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Don’t show negative emotion, fear or nervousness from the
sidelines.
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Don’t distract players from the sidelines by speaking loudly.
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Don’t say, “We’re playing today” or “We won.”
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Don’t get over-involved.
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Don’t hang the fence – keep your distance from the match.
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Don’t interfere in your child’s matches.
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Don’t criticize opponents.
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Don’t applaud errors.
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