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Rule even if all players are not on the court
and/or not ready to play. See Rule 4.E.

5.B.3. In a match with two out of three games to 11
points, in game three, sides will be switched
when the first team reaches a score of 6. Serve
remains with the player holding serve.

5.B.4. In a game to 15 points, sides will be switched
when the first team reaches a score of 8. Serve
remains with the player holding serve.

5.B.5. In a game to 21 points, sides will be switched
when the first team reaches a score of 11. Serve
remains with the player holding serve.

5.B.6. The maximum time allowed to switch sides
during a game is 1 minute. During this time,
players may communicate with each other, but
no third-party coaching is allowed. The referee
will announce a 15-second warning, then call the
score after the full 1 minute and apply the 10-
Second Rule even if all players are not on the
court and/or not ready to play. See Rule 4.E.

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