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that a distraction occurred, any player may
request a decision by a referee or the
tournament director. See 13.A.1.

11.J.2. In doubles play, team communication
before the opponent strikes the ball shall
not be considered a fault.

11. K. The Net Posts. The net posts (including connected
11. L. wheels, arms, or other support construction) are
positioned out of bounds. If a ball or player contacts
the net post, it is a fault and a dead ball is declared.

11.K.1. A ball contacting the net, the net cable, or
rope between the net posts remains in
play.

The Net.

11.L.1. The net and the wires or strings holding up
the net are positioned (mostly) on the
court. Therefore, if the ball strikes the top
of the net or strikes the top net wire or
string and lands inbounds, then it remains
in play.

11.L.2. The ball may not travel between the net
and the net post.

11.L.3. The player is allowed to go around the net
post and cross the imaginary extension line
of the net after the ball is hit, so long as the
player or any item he or she is/was wearing
or carrying does not touch the opponent’s
court. If the player goes around the net
post and crosses the imaginary extension

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