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At the conclusion of each set, regardless of the score, there shall be a set break of one hundred and twenty (120) seconds from the moment the ball goes out of play at the end of the set until the time the first serve is struck for the next set. If a set ends after an even number of games there shall be no change of ends until after the first game of the next set. The receiver shall play to the reasonable pace of the server and shall be ready to receive within a reasonable time of the server being ready. The first violation of this Section shall be penalized by a Time Violation warning and each subsequent violation shall be penalized by the assessment of a one Time Violation point penalty. When a violation is a result of a medical condition, refusal to play or not returning to the court within the allowed time, a Code Violation (delay of game) penalty shall be assessed in accordance with the point penalty schedule. 10. AUDIBLE OBSCENITY Players shall not use audible obscenity within the precincts of the site. Violation of the Section shall subject a player to a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs during a match (including warm-up) the player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule hereinafter set forth. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of an Event, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section may subject her to the additional penalties set forth in these Regulations. For the purposes of this rule, audible obscenity is defined as the use of words commonly known and understood to be profane and uttered clearly and loudly enough to be heard by the Chair Umpire, spectators, linesmen or ballkids. 11. COACHING AND COACHES Players shall not receive coaching by any person other than the Captain sitting on the court, and then only when the player changes ends at the end of a game, but not when she changes ends during a tie-break game. Violation of this Section shall subject a player to a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs during a match (including warm-up), the player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule hereinafter set forth. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of the Event, or are singularly egregious, the Referee may order the coach to be removed from the site of a match or the precincts of the Event and upon her failure to comply with such order may declare an immediate default of such player. 12. VISIBLE OBSCENITY Players shall not make obscene gestures of any kind within the precincts of the site. Violation of this Section shall subject a player to a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs during a 41

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