Spring Pop Tennis Teams Braddon [Wed] Rules

THE TEAM

We run two formats of Pop Tennis. 

Singles

  • You register individually, play and accumulate points for yourself.
  • The league has no gender requirements and you will play players of all genders.
  • If you cannot make a league night you cannot replace yourself. 

Teams [2-aside]

  • Each team consists of two (2) players on court.

  • There are no gender requirements.

  • Substitutions may be made between games.

Teams may play with a minimum of one (1) player for the entire game. Teams meeting this minimum will not be considered a default or forfeit. 

Please refer to the Urban Rec Default, Forfeit & Substitute Policy for player eligibility requirements.

Substitutes

  • Substitutes are permitted provided they:

    • Have created an Urban Rec account, and

    • Have signed the most up-to-date Urban Rec waiver

  • Substitutions are running subs and can occur at any time during play.

GAME SPECIFICS

Starting the game

Players flip the paddle or a coin to decide who serves and who receives. The winner chooses to serve or receive. If the winner of the flip chooses to serve, the loser chooses the side.

Serving

Players stand behind the base line to serve and serve diagonally to the opponent.

The server is only allowed one serve, and it must go over the net and land in the receiving box. It the ball hits the net and goes over, it is a let serve and can be replayed, but most tournaments or competitive events will play the let.

The serve is served underhand and can be hit with or without a bounce. It must be hit at waist-height (net-height) or below.

Foot faults, when the foot goes over the baseline before the serve is hit, is a fault.

Returning

The ball must land in the opponent’s receiver box. The receiver can only return the ball once it has bounced. Only once bounce is permissible.

Playing and scoring

Once the ball has been served and returned, it stays in play until one player makes an error:

  • Hits the ball out of the court

  • Hits the ball into the net

  • Makes an unforced or forced error

  • Uses the body to hit the ball or catches the ball.

  • If a ball hits the line, it is considered to be in.

  • Scoring is the same as that for tennis, 15, 30, 40, advantage-game.

URBAN REC SPECIFICS

Fun First Policy

All Urban Rec leagues are fun-first, regardless of skill level.

Our League Hosts aim to create a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment by:

  • Coaching where needed

  • Making calls appropriate to the level of play

  • Encouraging communication and sportsmanship

Urban Rec expects a degree of self-officiation. Respect, good vibes and camaraderie go a long way.

Discipline

  • League Hosts have final say on all unresolved issues.

  • If a player is acting disrespectfully or outside the spirit of the game, the Host may:

    • Ask the player to sub off and take a break

    • Issue further warnings

    • Ask the player to leave the court if behaviour continues

We’re here for good times, not bad attitudes. Play fair.

Inclusion

Urban Rec is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

  • Gender diverse, transgender and non-binary players are welcome

  • Participants of all sexualities, cultures and backgrounds are supported

Urban Rec has zero tolerance for bullying, discrimination or sexual harassment.

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