Americans have been privileged to somewhat "own" a few of the worlds largest sports organizations and have turned them into some of the most lucrative businesses in history. The NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, & MLB pay out hundreds of millions to players each year while earning billions. In Europe there are sports such as Rugby and Soccer that at the highest professional level, players earn anywhere from six figures to millions of dollars per season. We did not even speak about Tennis! Tennis players who at the top of there game and play at the professional level earn large endorsement deals and winnings from each match won. With all this being said, we all MUST think....where did they all start?
Did a group of guys just sit around having a good time and all of a sudden out of nowhere "lights start flashing"? To tell you the truth, that's how many of these sports began. Just 20 years ago the creator of Arena Football was attending a indoor soccer game with his buddies and wondered how the game of football would be if it were played in a indoor soccer sized field. Twenty years later, the AFL is on ESPN and earning players $200,000-$800,000 a year. The point I am trying to make here is "ALL GREAT THINGS MUST START SOMEWHERE"! The seeds must be planted for it to grow.
Ring Tennis (TENNIQUOIT) has been a major sport in about 7 countries since the mid 1900's but has eventually formed its own WORLD TENNIQUOITS FEDERATION. In 2006, the first World Championship games were played in INDIA. World leaders from each country heavily supported there teams and major corporate sponsors such as LG (THE COMPANY THAT IS PARTNERED WITH MOST SPRINT PCS PHONES) have shown support and grown interest in the sport. Currently, there are 11 teams from across the globe eligible and registered to participate in the 2010 World Games in Germany. In addition, the U.S. has also been invited to participate in the 2010 World Games and U.S. teams are being currently organized and trained. Like many other sports, Ring Tennis will quickly find its way into the hearts of Northern Americans as a family game, picnic event and eventually a physical educational curriculum in schools.
If the game of "PING PONG" AKA TABLE TENNIS can grown into an Olympic sport, pay large salaries, and have a player network of over 40 million worldwide, look forward to Ring Tennis joining the ranks of the current and popular competitive single and team sports!
THE U.S.A. RING TENNIS FEDERATION INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR ORGANIZATION AND HELP US REPRESENT THE U.S. IN GERMANY IN 2010 AT THE 2ND ANNUAL WTF WORLD GAMES!
Eze Ejelonu
VP of Operations
U.S.A. RING TENNIS FEDERATION
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1. The aim of the game of RING-TENNIS is to throw a ring across a net into the opponent's side of the court in such a way that he is unable to catch and return it.
2. Court and Equipment :
For singles matches the court is 12.20 m long and 3.70 m wide. It is divided in the centre into two sides by a neutral zone 1.80 m in width.
For doubles matches the court is 12.20 m long and 5.50 m wide. The dimensions of the neutral zone are the same as for singles matches.
There is no limit as to how far the neutral zone extends out to the sides of the court.
The longer sides are called the sidelines and the shorter sides are called the baselines. All of the lines on the court must be clearly marked out and have a thickness of between 2 cm and 6 cm. The lines count as part of the court.
A net is hung over the middle of the court supported by two vertical posts. The net is 6.00 m long, which means that it extends 25 cm over the sidelines. The net is 1.60 m high and must be taut.
As a safety precaution an area measuring 3.00 m from the outer edge of the court should be kept clear. If local conditions render this impossible, this rule may be waived.
The game is played with a rubber ring. The ring weighs between 220 g and 255 g. The diameter of the rubber is approx. 3 cm and the inside diameter of the ring approx. 11.8 cm. 3. Duration of play
The game is played with a time limit. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches played by participants off all ages are played for 10 minutes in both directions. The timekeeping is the responsibility of the event organisers.
In the event of a draw during a Championship the outcome of the Game will be decided by a Sudden death play-off. The Umpire must restart the game.
Time lost due to interruptions must be made up at the end of the Game. The umpire is responsible for the keeping of extra time.
3. Injuries:
An injury counts as an interruption. In the event of an injury the umpire has to take time. The player is allowed 3 minutes of injury time. If the player cannot continue the game is over and the other player automatically wins the game. The injured player is then no longer entitled to play in any other matches in this competition category. In the case of team tournaments the team is allowed to let a reserve player play in the place of the injured player. 4. The principles of play
Choice of side is decided by the toss of a coin. The player who loses the toss has first serve. The players change sides at half time and it is then the player who scored the last point to restart the match.
If at the start of play of a doubles or mixed match, only one player turns up the team forfeits the game.
4. A coach/team manager is allowed to stand at the back of the court during play. He must stand at least one meter behind the baseline.
During play the coach is only allowed to tell his players how much time they still have to play. He is not allowed to use optical or acoustic signs to interfere with the course of play or to anticipate a decision of the umpire. 5. The serve:
The ring has to be served by the player or in the case of doubles or mixed matches by one of the players, who won the last point.
The serve has to be made immediately and from behind the baseline. One foot must be positioned behind the baseline until the ring has been served. The other foot is allowed to swing over the baseline, but at no time touch the ground, until the ring has left the players hand. Both feet can be in the air, as long as they are behind the baseline.
In doubles and mixed matches the two players can take turns in serving as they like.
Before every serve the umpire starts play anew. If the serve is made without the umpire having noticed the play, he can have the serve replayed. 6. Scoring
Each fault is an advantage to the opponent who then scores a point.
The player (or players in the case of doubles and mixed matches) who scores the most points during the duration of the game wins the match.
If both teams score the same number of points the match is a draw. 7. Faults and Terminology
6. Catch faults: A player makes a catch fault when:
the ring touches the ground on his side of the court ( technical term "ground" )
a ring that has been caught is touching the ground somewhere ( technical term "ground" )
he was the last player to be in contact with a ring which falls to the ground either in the neutral zone or outside the boundaries of the court ( technical term "touched" )
he catches the ring with two hands, either with both hands at the same time or one after the other ( technical term "double catch" )
The "hand" refers to the area between the finger tips and the elbow. You are allowed to re-catch the ring using the same hand without the help of any part of the body. In doubles or mixed matches both players can be involved in the catch. A "double catch" only occurs when one of the two players touches the ring with both hands.
7. Faulty shots. A player makes a faulty shot when :
he throws the ring outside the boundaries of his opponent's side of the court ( technical term "outside" ) the ring or he himself touches the net or the post ( technical term "net" )
when the player's hand is not used to throw the ring over the net ( technical term "faulty shot" )
if, after he has thrown the ring, it fails to continue along its path through the air and starts looping or wobbles considerably - more than the width of the ring - ( technical term "wobble" )
when he throws the ring from above, i.e. the ring is pulled, thrust or slung straight downwards ( technical term "downward shot" )
when, during any part of the execution of the throw or the throwing motion itself, the movement doesn't flow ( is interrupted ) ( technical term "delayed shot")
The catch is concluded when the hand closes round the ring. The return throw must be executed immediately after the catch. Compared with the body, the ring should always be on the move. 8. Interruptions ( delays ) which result from: running for a ring a player falling when attempting to catch the ring one of the players being injured slightly a ring being recaught
both players in a doubles or mixed match catching (touching) the ring at the same time or immediately after one another.
After such an interruption the player who caused it must play the ring high up into the back third of his opponent's side of the court. If the umpire ( technical term "stop" ) interrupts play the ring has to be played up high twice into the back third of the opponent's side of the court. The player who has been disadvantaged starts.
If the ring hasn't been played up high into the back third of the opponent's side of the court after an interruption or been played up high twice into the back third of the opponent's side of the court after play has been interrupted by the umpire ( technical term "faulty high play" ) it is a fault.
If he changes the direction of his shot or the type of shot during the throwing motion ( technical term "two-way movement" ).
if, in the case of matches played indoors, the ring touches the ceiling ( technical term "ceiling" ).
9. Other faults: A player makes a fault:
when, after having caught the ring, he runs, dribbles or walks with the ring towards the net ( technical term "three steps" ); the player is allowed to take two steps once the ring has been caught. The ring has to be played again before he takes his third step. Each foot that touches the ground counts. When he fails to serve from behind the baseline of the court or when he steps over the baseline into the court while serving, and no foot is grounded behind the baseline. ( technical term "pass over" ).
when he steps into the neutral zone itself or into the area at the side into which the neutral zone extends ( technical term "pass over" ). 10. Undisciplined behavior
A player behaves in an undisciplined way when, on account of his behaviour, it is no longer possible to carry out the match in an orderly fashion. Such misconduct is penalised ( technical term "undisciplined behaviour"). Undisciplined behaviour is considered to be:
addressing the umpire in a disrespectful manner criticising the umpire's decisions
any form of attack on the umpire or an opponent deliberate delaying tactics
disruptive interference from a coach ( in which case the coach is warned or the player is penalised with a fault )
When a player has been faulted three times on account of undisciplined behaviour he is asked to leave the court. In the case of a serious violation the player can be told to leave the court immediately.
11. Umpires
All matches are to be umpired by one umpire who can be aided by two linesmen. The linesmen are to position themselves at the edge of the court, level with the baseline, and only announce their decision when asked to do so by the umpire. The umpire should be positioned next to one of the net posts. He starts and stops play and have the right to interrupt the match (i.e. in the case of external disruptions, a ring from another court being thrown into the court, the lines of the court or the construction of the net needing attention, a ring touching equipment in the hall).
2. Court and Equipment :
For singles matches the court is 12.20 m long and 3.70 m wide. It is divided in the centre into two sides by a neutral zone 1.80 m in width.
For doubles matches the court is 12.20 m long and 5.50 m wide. The dimensions of the neutral zone are the same as for singles matches.
There is no limit as to how far the neutral zone extends out to the sides of the court.
The longer sides are called the sidelines and the shorter sides are called the baselines. All of the lines on the court must be clearly marked out and have a thickness of between 2 cm and 6 cm. The lines count as part of the court.
A net is hung over the middle of the court supported by two vertical posts. The net is 6.00 m long, which means that it extends 25 cm over the sidelines. The net is 1.60 m high and must be taut.
As a safety precaution an area measuring 3.00 m from the outer edge of the court should be kept clear. If local conditions render this impossible, this rule may be waived.
The game is played with a rubber ring. The ring weighs between 220 g and 255 g. The diameter of the rubber is approx. 3 cm and the inside diameter of the ring approx. 11.8 cm. 3. Duration of play
The game is played with a time limit. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches played by participants off all ages are played for 10 minutes in both directions. The timekeeping is the responsibility of the event organisers.
In the event of a draw during a Championship the outcome of the Game will be decided by a Sudden death play-off. The Umpire must restart the game.
Time lost due to interruptions must be made up at the end of the Game. The umpire is responsible for the keeping of extra time.
3. Injuries:
An injury counts as an interruption. In the event of an injury the umpire has to take time. The player is allowed 3 minutes of injury time. If the player cannot continue the game is over and the other player automatically wins the game. The injured player is then no longer entitled to play in any other matches in this competition category. In the case of team tournaments the team is allowed to let a reserve player play in the place of the injured player. 4. The principles of play
Choice of side is decided by the toss of a coin. The player who loses the toss has first serve. The players change sides at half time and it is then the player who scored the last point to restart the match.
If at the start of play of a doubles or mixed match, only one player turns up the team forfeits the game.
4. A coach/team manager is allowed to stand at the back of the court during play. He must stand at least one meter behind the baseline.
During play the coach is only allowed to tell his players how much time they still have to play. He is not allowed to use optical or acoustic signs to interfere with the course of play or to anticipate a decision of the umpire. 5. The serve:
The ring has to be served by the player or in the case of doubles or mixed matches by one of the players, who won the last point.
The serve has to be made immediately and from behind the baseline. One foot must be positioned behind the baseline until the ring has been served. The other foot is allowed to swing over the baseline, but at no time touch the ground, until the ring has left the players hand. Both feet can be in the air, as long as they are behind the baseline.
In doubles and mixed matches the two players can take turns in serving as they like.
Before every serve the umpire starts play anew. If the serve is made without the umpire having noticed the play, he can have the serve replayed. 6. Scoring
Each fault is an advantage to the opponent who then scores a point.
The player (or players in the case of doubles and mixed matches) who scores the most points during the duration of the game wins the match.
If both teams score the same number of points the match is a draw. 7. Faults and Terminology
6. Catch faults: A player makes a catch fault when:
the ring touches the ground on his side of the court ( technical term "ground" )
a ring that has been caught is touching the ground somewhere ( technical term "ground" )
he was the last player to be in contact with a ring which falls to the ground either in the neutral zone or outside the boundaries of the court ( technical term "touched" )
he catches the ring with two hands, either with both hands at the same time or one after the other ( technical term "double catch" )
The "hand" refers to the area between the finger tips and the elbow. You are allowed to re-catch the ring using the same hand without the help of any part of the body. In doubles or mixed matches both players can be involved in the catch. A "double catch" only occurs when one of the two players touches the ring with both hands.
7. Faulty shots. A player makes a faulty shot when :
he throws the ring outside the boundaries of his opponent's side of the court ( technical term "outside" ) the ring or he himself touches the net or the post ( technical term "net" )
when the player's hand is not used to throw the ring over the net ( technical term "faulty shot" )
if, after he has thrown the ring, it fails to continue along its path through the air and starts looping or wobbles considerably - more than the width of the ring - ( technical term "wobble" )
when he throws the ring from above, i.e. the ring is pulled, thrust or slung straight downwards ( technical term "downward shot" )
when, during any part of the execution of the throw or the throwing motion itself, the movement doesn't flow ( is interrupted ) ( technical term "delayed shot")
The catch is concluded when the hand closes round the ring. The return throw must be executed immediately after the catch. Compared with the body, the ring should always be on the move. 8. Interruptions ( delays ) which result from: running for a ring a player falling when attempting to catch the ring one of the players being injured slightly a ring being recaught
both players in a doubles or mixed match catching (touching) the ring at the same time or immediately after one another.
After such an interruption the player who caused it must play the ring high up into the back third of his opponent's side of the court. If the umpire ( technical term "stop" ) interrupts play the ring has to be played up high twice into the back third of the opponent's side of the court. The player who has been disadvantaged starts.
If the ring hasn't been played up high into the back third of the opponent's side of the court after an interruption or been played up high twice into the back third of the opponent's side of the court after play has been interrupted by the umpire ( technical term "faulty high play" ) it is a fault.
If he changes the direction of his shot or the type of shot during the throwing motion ( technical term "two-way movement" ).
if, in the case of matches played indoors, the ring touches the ceiling ( technical term "ceiling" ).
9. Other faults: A player makes a fault:
when, after having caught the ring, he runs, dribbles or walks with the ring towards the net ( technical term "three steps" ); the player is allowed to take two steps once the ring has been caught. The ring has to be played again before he takes his third step. Each foot that touches the ground counts. When he fails to serve from behind the baseline of the court or when he steps over the baseline into the court while serving, and no foot is grounded behind the baseline. ( technical term "pass over" ).
when he steps into the neutral zone itself or into the area at the side into which the neutral zone extends ( technical term "pass over" ). 10. Undisciplined behavior
A player behaves in an undisciplined way when, on account of his behaviour, it is no longer possible to carry out the match in an orderly fashion. Such misconduct is penalised ( technical term "undisciplined behaviour"). Undisciplined behaviour is considered to be:
addressing the umpire in a disrespectful manner criticising the umpire's decisions
any form of attack on the umpire or an opponent deliberate delaying tactics
disruptive interference from a coach ( in which case the coach is warned or the player is penalised with a fault )
When a player has been faulted three times on account of undisciplined behaviour he is asked to leave the court. In the case of a serious violation the player can be told to leave the court immediately.
11. Umpires
All matches are to be umpired by one umpire who can be aided by two linesmen. The linesmen are to position themselves at the edge of the court, level with the baseline, and only announce their decision when asked to do so by the umpire. The umpire should be positioned next to one of the net posts. He starts and stops play and have the right to interrupt the match (i.e. in the case of external disruptions, a ring from another court being thrown into the court, the lines of the court or the construction of the net needing attention, a ring touching equipment in the hall).
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Friday, February 6, 2009
RING-TENNIS COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
Short Introduction: Basic Characteristics of the sport Ring-Tennis (Tenniquoits)
The basic goal of Ring-Tennis aka Tenniquoits is to throw a ring of solid rubber with one hand over a net into the opposing half of the court in such a wise, that the ring hits the ground or the opponent is unable to catch, control or return the ring.While the continuous alternation of throw and catch of the ring during a match, the players of Ring-Tennis aka Tenniquoits combine a variety of different techniques to shoot and types of defensive and offensive shots with a skilful manner to catch a receiving ring with one hand.A typical offensive shot for example, is a long shot with spin, thrown as a kind of lop into the back part of the opposing half of the court or a short shot with spin, thrown narrow across the net into a corner of the front part of the opponent’s half of the court. A typical defensive shot for example, is a high throw without spin, thrown into the back part of the opponent’s half of the court in order to keep the opponent away from the net.To present an attractive, fast and sportsmanlike match, all actions of the players have to be executed in fluidly motions without unacceptable delays during the process from the receiving to the delivery of the ring.In order to dominate the match, it is essential to gain an advantageous position close to the net, from where the player is capable to attack with an effective shot. The move to the net is realized by catching a high and long played ring with a stretched arm above the head or behind the body while the player jumps forward. A match between offensive players is characterized by a fight of position and ring with the permanent alternating attempt to press the opponent and open space at the corners of the opposing court half, where to make the point.For tactical reasons it could be also successful for a player to restrict the main efforts to catch the ring and return it with a defensive throw into the back part of the opponent's court half. With this, a defensive player is able to force the opponent to make mistakes or to make points by counterattacks.The International RING-TENNIS aka Tenniquoits Rules are obliging for all international events under the leadership of the World Tenniquoits Federation (WTF). Moreover this rule-set could be a helpful guideline for other countries, which are currently not organized concerning this sport, to introduce Ring-Tennis aka Tenniquoits into their landscape of sports and to become a competitive member of the World Ring-Tennis (Tenniquoits) Federation. [Read complete Rules under »Regulations«]
Thursday, January 29, 2009
U.S.A. RECEIVES INVITE TO PARTICIPATE IN 2010 WORLD GAMES
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INTRODUCTION TO THE GAME: BASIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
RING-TENNIS Rules & Regulation
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1 To begin the game , the two players in case of SINGLES, four players in case of DOUBLES or three players in case of SINGLE/DOUBLE MATCH, meet the Referee at the net (crossbar) on the court, the players shall shake hands after the Referee reminds them of some important rules of the game.
2 The Referee shall then toss a coin to decide who has the first service. The other player/team who lost the toss shall make the choice of court (side).
3 The game shall start when all the participants including the Officials take positions. Then the Referee shall call the play [O-serving-O = 1st man] and blows his whistle. The whistle is not necessarily required in this game.
4 The Official [Referee] is given the power of authority throughout the entire game .
5 The Referee's decision shall be final.
6 The Referee 's decision shall surpass the decision of any other Official appointed to the game.
7 For every game , a RecordKeeper shall be appointed to keep the scores.
8 There shall be no time regulation in the game, however, the game will be player in a timely fashion.
9 The game shall be over after the winning point or set is • achieved by either of the player/team.
10 . In a DOUBLE MATCH , the two players (team) shall be allowed to take turn to serve the ball before the ball is turned over to the opponent.
11. In a SINGLE MATCH, the player shall be responsible for both courts on his side and shall act for two. He/She shall run the two courts as if he/she is playing for two, shall serve one-two, receive in both courts and play both the offense and defense .
Ring-tennis Rules and Regulation
12. The ball shall be served diagonally across courts over the net-crossbar, and may be returned to either side (left/right) of the opponent's court.
13. If the ball is served into the adjacent court it shall be ruled WRONG COURT and thus void.
14. Every wrong serve shall be called before a player receives or touches the ball while still in the air.
15. The ball serves on the sideline, baseline, alley line or centerline if served diagonally is good for a SERVE-OVER [Reserve] •
16. When the ball is served or returned into the alley, under the net (crossbar) or outside of the lines shall be marked against the serving or returning team and thus cancels the serve, but when returned a such by the receiving party constitutes a score of one (1) point for the serving party. The point shall be for the serving team when the fault is against the receiving team but cancels the serve if against the serving team.
17. When the serving party scores a point, he/she shall continue to serve the ball by changing court at every serve like from A -C, C -A until the play is loss by a fault and so turns the ball over to the next player.
18. When the ball is returned into opponent's court, baseline, sideline, alley line or centerline, it shall be ruled GOOD.
19. Every fault served or returned •••..•.• see #14.
20. It is a good sport’s spirit and fair play to call every play/ move or serve either by the Umpire, the Server or the Receiver such as:
Serve -Serve -Ball -----------------by the Server
Out -Fault -----------------------------by the Receiver
6-serving-ten ---1st/2nd man -----------by the Umpire
[when the ring changes hand]
Ring-tennis Rules and Regulation
21. Body displacement (movement) is a part of the tactics of the game and shall be allowed to disposition an opponent.
22. Player possessing the ball while the ball is still in play shall not commit foot-fault. He/she shall not move even an inch before discharging the ball. Any violation of this shall constitute FOOT-FAULT and thus penalize the player. There shall be no PAUSING while the ball is in play.
2J. the team/player to score twenty-one (21) points wins the game.
24. In a Double or Mixed Double Match, the player in the receiving court must receive the serve. There shall be no help nor substituted by his partner (teammate). However, when the ball is returned and still in play either player may receive. The players may incorporate team play ---one receiver plays forecourt while the other protects the backcourt.
25. The Referee may also be addressed as Umpire in this game.
26. The Ring-tennis may be addressed as BALL in this game.
27. A SINGLE MATCH shall consist of one (1) player per team a total of two (2) players in the match. A DOUBLE MATCH shall consist of two (2) players per team -a total of four players in the match. A SINGLE/DOUBLE MATCH shall consist of a total of three (J) players in the match. A three (J) player match is always a solid good player against two semi-pro.
28. All players shall conduct themselves well on and off the field of play.
29. A player shall be penalized if in the opinion of the official the player is guilty of use of foul and abusive language.
Ring-tennis Rules and Regulation
30. A player who intentionally commits any of the following fouls shall be penalized at the discretion of the officials and the Ring-Tennis Association:
A. Throws the ball vigorously at opponent with intension to hurt him.
B. Charges an opponent with intension to start an argument.
C. Charges an opponent in a dangerous or violent manner.
D. Strikes an opponent.
E. Charges at spectators.
F. Creates an offensive scene for the spectators.
G. Disrespect the Officials.
31. Referee/Umpire shall be appointed to officiate in every game. His/her authority and the exercise of the power granted to him by the laws of this game shall commence as soon as he enters the field of play.
32. Other calls:
Twentieth point ••...•••..••.••••••••• Game/Break point. Twenty points [for both teams] ••.•••• Deuce. Next point after a deuce ••••••••••••• Vantage -for serve team.
Next point after Vantage •..•.••.•.••• Game. First team to score twenty-one (21) points without a deuce wins the game.
33. The game equipment shall be carefully and well protected.
34. The ball (ring) shall be kept away from heat and stored in the ball carrying case.
35. The ball/ring shall be served or returned in any applicable style a player may know though legitimate and within the practice of ring-tennis.
36. The ball shall not be thrown but served.
37. The ball shall be clean in cold water if necessary to protect its neatness and lasting.
38. In a pro game, all the participants shall wear official clothing’s; and use official and standard game equipment.
Ring-tennis Rules and Regulation
39. Player shall not delay the game by engaging in on or off court conversation.
40. Player shall make sure he makes available all the material needed for a match.
41. In point scores, game scores, and set scores, the Server's scores are always announced first.
42. A serving player if steps on the baseline while in the process of discharging the ball commits a foot-fault.
43. Sanction tournaments shall consist of age divisions: 10 and under; 12 and under; 14 and under; 16 and under; 18 and under; 21 and under; open; for men 35 and over (junior veterans); 45 and over (seniors); 55 and over (senior-seniors); and for women 40 and over (seniors).
44. There shall be five standard events in most adult tournaments. Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. In addition events such as husband and wife mixed doubles, father and son doubles, mother and daughter doubles, mother and son doubles, and father and daughter doubles. (The combined ages of both players must be 70 or over).
45. In a pro match, pre-determined number of sets or games shall decide winner -valid in tournament (pre-match; quarter-final; semi-final; championship).
46. USRTA [United State Ring-Tennis Association] shall be the governing body of ring-tennis in U.S. and shall conduct, supervise and sanction tournaments; shall establish the national rankings; shall register U.S. players. IRTF (A) [International Ring-Tennis Federation (Association)] shall sanction international tournaments and other activities. NPPRTA [National Public Parks Ring-Tennis Association] shall conduct, supervise and sanction community tournaments through USRTA.
47. A match shall consist of the best two (2) out of three (3) sets or in major men's tournaments, the best three (3) out of five (5). When a player has won three (3) games he has won a set.
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1 To begin the game , the two players in case of SINGLES, four players in case of DOUBLES or three players in case of SINGLE/DOUBLE MATCH, meet the Referee at the net (crossbar) on the court, the players shall shake hands after the Referee reminds them of some important rules of the game.
2 The Referee shall then toss a coin to decide who has the first service. The other player/team who lost the toss shall make the choice of court (side).
3 The game shall start when all the participants including the Officials take positions. Then the Referee shall call the play [O-serving-O = 1st man] and blows his whistle. The whistle is not necessarily required in this game.
4 The Official [Referee] is given the power of authority throughout the entire game .
5 The Referee's decision shall be final.
6 The Referee 's decision shall surpass the decision of any other Official appointed to the game.
7 For every game , a RecordKeeper shall be appointed to keep the scores.
8 There shall be no time regulation in the game, however, the game will be player in a timely fashion.
9 The game shall be over after the winning point or set is • achieved by either of the player/team.
10 . In a DOUBLE MATCH , the two players (team) shall be allowed to take turn to serve the ball before the ball is turned over to the opponent.
11. In a SINGLE MATCH, the player shall be responsible for both courts on his side and shall act for two. He/She shall run the two courts as if he/she is playing for two, shall serve one-two, receive in both courts and play both the offense and defense .
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12. The ball shall be served diagonally across courts over the net-crossbar, and may be returned to either side (left/right) of the opponent's court.
13. If the ball is served into the adjacent court it shall be ruled WRONG COURT and thus void.
14. Every wrong serve shall be called before a player receives or touches the ball while still in the air.
15. The ball serves on the sideline, baseline, alley line or centerline if served diagonally is good for a SERVE-OVER [Reserve] •
16. When the ball is served or returned into the alley, under the net (crossbar) or outside of the lines shall be marked against the serving or returning team and thus cancels the serve, but when returned a such by the receiving party constitutes a score of one (1) point for the serving party. The point shall be for the serving team when the fault is against the receiving team but cancels the serve if against the serving team.
17. When the serving party scores a point, he/she shall continue to serve the ball by changing court at every serve like from A -C, C -A until the play is loss by a fault and so turns the ball over to the next player.
18. When the ball is returned into opponent's court, baseline, sideline, alley line or centerline, it shall be ruled GOOD.
19. Every fault served or returned •••..•.• see #14.
20. It is a good sport’s spirit and fair play to call every play/ move or serve either by the Umpire, the Server or the Receiver such as:
Serve -Serve -Ball -----------------by the Server
Out -Fault -----------------------------by the Receiver
6-serving-ten ---1st/2nd man -----------by the Umpire
[when the ring changes hand]
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21. Body displacement (movement) is a part of the tactics of the game and shall be allowed to disposition an opponent.
22. Player possessing the ball while the ball is still in play shall not commit foot-fault. He/she shall not move even an inch before discharging the ball. Any violation of this shall constitute FOOT-FAULT and thus penalize the player. There shall be no PAUSING while the ball is in play.
2J. the team/player to score twenty-one (21) points wins the game.
24. In a Double or Mixed Double Match, the player in the receiving court must receive the serve. There shall be no help nor substituted by his partner (teammate). However, when the ball is returned and still in play either player may receive. The players may incorporate team play ---one receiver plays forecourt while the other protects the backcourt.
25. The Referee may also be addressed as Umpire in this game.
26. The Ring-tennis may be addressed as BALL in this game.
27. A SINGLE MATCH shall consist of one (1) player per team a total of two (2) players in the match. A DOUBLE MATCH shall consist of two (2) players per team -a total of four players in the match. A SINGLE/DOUBLE MATCH shall consist of a total of three (J) players in the match. A three (J) player match is always a solid good player against two semi-pro.
28. All players shall conduct themselves well on and off the field of play.
29. A player shall be penalized if in the opinion of the official the player is guilty of use of foul and abusive language.
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30. A player who intentionally commits any of the following fouls shall be penalized at the discretion of the officials and the Ring-Tennis Association:
A. Throws the ball vigorously at opponent with intension to hurt him.
B. Charges an opponent with intension to start an argument.
C. Charges an opponent in a dangerous or violent manner.
D. Strikes an opponent.
E. Charges at spectators.
F. Creates an offensive scene for the spectators.
G. Disrespect the Officials.
31. Referee/Umpire shall be appointed to officiate in every game. His/her authority and the exercise of the power granted to him by the laws of this game shall commence as soon as he enters the field of play.
32. Other calls:
Twentieth point ••...•••..••.••••••••• Game/Break point. Twenty points [for both teams] ••.•••• Deuce. Next point after a deuce ••••••••••••• Vantage -for serve team.
Next point after Vantage •..•.••.•.••• Game. First team to score twenty-one (21) points without a deuce wins the game.
33. The game equipment shall be carefully and well protected.
34. The ball (ring) shall be kept away from heat and stored in the ball carrying case.
35. The ball/ring shall be served or returned in any applicable style a player may know though legitimate and within the practice of ring-tennis.
36. The ball shall not be thrown but served.
37. The ball shall be clean in cold water if necessary to protect its neatness and lasting.
38. In a pro game, all the participants shall wear official clothing’s; and use official and standard game equipment.
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39. Player shall not delay the game by engaging in on or off court conversation.
40. Player shall make sure he makes available all the material needed for a match.
41. In point scores, game scores, and set scores, the Server's scores are always announced first.
42. A serving player if steps on the baseline while in the process of discharging the ball commits a foot-fault.
43. Sanction tournaments shall consist of age divisions: 10 and under; 12 and under; 14 and under; 16 and under; 18 and under; 21 and under; open; for men 35 and over (junior veterans); 45 and over (seniors); 55 and over (senior-seniors); and for women 40 and over (seniors).
44. There shall be five standard events in most adult tournaments. Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. In addition events such as husband and wife mixed doubles, father and son doubles, mother and daughter doubles, mother and son doubles, and father and daughter doubles. (The combined ages of both players must be 70 or over).
45. In a pro match, pre-determined number of sets or games shall decide winner -valid in tournament (pre-match; quarter-final; semi-final; championship).
46. USRTA [United State Ring-Tennis Association] shall be the governing body of ring-tennis in U.S. and shall conduct, supervise and sanction tournaments; shall establish the national rankings; shall register U.S. players. IRTF (A) [International Ring-Tennis Federation (Association)] shall sanction international tournaments and other activities. NPPRTA [National Public Parks Ring-Tennis Association] shall conduct, supervise and sanction community tournaments through USRTA.
47. A match shall consist of the best two (2) out of three (3) sets or in major men's tournaments, the best three (3) out of five (5). When a player has won three (3) games he has won a set.
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