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Daily Archives: May 18, 2011
Duffer Rule 7 – Delay of play
TweetA duffer, upon losing a game, may pause before resuming play to: Get another beer from the clubhouse Utter profanities at the top of his lungs Throw his racquet into a tall tree
Duffer
TweetAn over enthusiastic social tennis player. The official “Duffers rules of Tennis” was first published by Bob Adams in 1982 (London: Columbus Books). Vintage Tennis enjoys Bob’s sideways view of tennis 🙂
Tennis associations & academies
TweetTennis organisations which are responsible for the development of the game, personal duty-of-care and a sustainable future. For example: Associations include: Tennis Australia and United States Tennis Association (USTA). * in some countries ‘associations’ are referred to as ‘academies’.
TweetQualified educators of the game of tennis.
Professional tennis
TweetThe highest level for tennis players competing for prize-money.
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Getting the job done
TweetAchieving a positive result.
Senior
TweetTennis player over the age of 18 years. * note: any age can play an Open (Senior) event.
Junior
TweetTennis player aged under 18 years of age.
Travelling coach
TweetAn assistant to a professional tennis player who helps guide, organise and prepare for tournaments on the road.
Tennis engine
TweetCareer coaches who drive the game and influence its direction of play.