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rules about court hinders. This briefing should be put in
writing when possible. The current USAPA/IFP
tournament rules will apply and be made available. The
tournament director may not impose any local rule or
use any interpretation of any rule not stated within the
current USAPA/IFP rules. Any exception to the rules
that is desired because of physical limitations of the
court or other local conditions must be approved in
advance by the USAPA/IFP.

13. C. Referee’s Duties. The referee is responsible for all
decisions related to procedural and judgment calls
during the match.

13.C.1. The referee calls non-volley-zone
infractions, short serves, and service foot
faults.

13.C.2. If the players or line judges make the line
calls and there is a disputed line call, the
players may request that the referee
determine the line call. The referee’s call
will stand. If the referee cannot make the
line call, the player’s or line judge’s call
stands. If doubles partners appeal a line
call that they disagree on and the referee
cannot make the call, the ball will be
declared “in.”

13.C.2.a. Spectators should not be
consulted on any calls.

13.C.3. Before each match begins, the referee
must:

13.C.3.a. Check on preparation of court
with respect to cleanliness,

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