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d When the time for the Medical Time-Out is over, the player should be given the time necessary to put on socks and shoes before the Chair Umpire shall announce: • "Time" If there is no play within thirty (30) seconds after calling "Time", the delay is penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule. e If the time-out is taken at a changeover or set break, then the time-out is in addition to the time allowed for that changeover or set break. f If a player decides to forfeit points/games to be able to receive treatment for cramping, the Chair Umpire shall announce: • "Mr/Ms _____is requesting immediate medical treatment for cramping. He/She may receive this treatment only on a changeover/set break and therefore is conceding all points and games up to the next changeover/set break" g Medical Time-Out Procedures for Chair Umpires and Physiotherapists/Athletic Trainers can be found in Appendix C. 7 Electronic Review Systems a When the Chair Umpire is satisfied that a proper review request has been made, then Chair Umpire shall announce: • "Mr/Ms _______is challenging the call on the Base Line (give specific line), the ball was called IN/OUT" b Depending on the timing, try to also announce: • "Mr/Ms______has X challenges remaining" when there is a reduction. c If the review is not available, announce (after informing the players): • "Electronic Review is unavailable, the original call of IN/OUT stands" H CALLS The verbal calls of the on-court officials shall be made loudly and clearly as follows: 1 "Fault" If either the first or second serve bounces outside the service court. Do not call "Double fault" after a second serve fault. 2 "Out" If a return hits the ground, a permanent fixture, or other object outside the proper court. Do not call "Outside", "Over", "Just Missed" or the like. 3 "Net" If a serve hits the top of the net and goes over the net. 4 "Through" If a ball goes through the net. 5 "Foot Fault" If a player violates Rule 18 of the Rules of Tennis. 6 "Let" If the Chair Umpire determines that a point should be replayed or one serve should be replayed under Rules 22 and 23 of the Rules of Tennis. 7 "Not Up" If a player fails to hit a ball in play on the first bounce. 19

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