Duffer Rule 7 – Delay of play

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Douglas
Duffer Rule 7

Duffer Rule 7

A duffer, upon losing a game, may pause before resuming play to:

 

  1. Get another beer from the clubhouse
  2. Utter profanities at the top of his lungs
  3. Throw his racquet into a tall tree

 

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Duffer

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Douglas

An 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 🙂

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Tennis associations & academies

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Douglas

Tennis 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’.

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Qualified educators of the game of tennis.

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Professional tennis

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The highest level for tennis players competing for prize-money.

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Getting the job done

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Achieving a positive result.

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Senior

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Douglas

Tennis player over the age of 18 years.

* note: any age can play an Open (Senior) event.

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Junior

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Tennis player aged under 18 years of age.

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Travelling coach

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Douglas

An assistant to a professional tennis player who helps guide, organise and prepare for tournaments on the road.

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Tennis engine

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Career coaches who drive the game and influence its direction of play.

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