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Last updated 10 th February 2014 ITF Rules of Beach Tennis 2014 Page 3 of 12 1. The Court The court shall be a rectangle measuring 16m long and 8m wide. The court shall be divided across the middle by a net suspended by a cord or metal cable of 0.8cm maximum diameter, which shall pass over or be attached to two net posts. The net shall be fully extended so that it completely fills the space between the two net posts and it must be of sufficiently small mesh to ensure that a ball cannot pass through it. The height of the net shall be 1.7m at the centre. A band shall cover the cord or metal cable and the top of the net. The lines of the court shall be between 2.5cm and 5cm wide, except that the baselines may be up to 10cm wide. All court measurements shall be made to the outside of the lines and all lines of the court shall be of the same colour clearly contrasting with the colour of the surface. 2. Playing Surface The terrain must be composed of levelled sand, as flat and uniform as possible, free of rocks, shells and any other irregular objects. The playing surface must not present any danger of injury to the players. 3. Permanent Fixtures The permanent fixtures of the court include the backstops and sidestops, the spectators, the stands and seats for spectators, all other fixtures around and above the court (including the net, net posts and lines), the chair umpire, line umpires and ball persons when in their recognized positions. 4. Balls Stage 2 (i.e. low compression "orange") balls, as outlined in the ITF Approved Tennis Balls & Classified Court Surfaces Booklet, are approved for play. 5. The Racket Rackets, which are approved for play under the Rules of Tennis, must comply with the specifications in Appendix I. The International Tennis Federation shall rule on the question of whether any racket or prototype complies with Appendix I or is otherwise approved or not approved, for play. Such ruling may be undertaken on its own initiative or upon application by any party with a bona fide interest therein, including any players, equipment manufacturer or National Association or members thereof. Case 1: Is a player allowed to use more than one racket at any time during play? Decision: No. Case 2: Is a player allowed to alter the playing characteristics of a racket? Decision: Yes, except where specifically prohibited by event organisers or where the alteration results in the racket failing to comply with Appendix I. Case 3: Is a player allowed to use a stringed racket?

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