(1)
Singles matches are played first, followed by doubles.
(2)
Doubles matches start 15 minutes following the conclusion of singles, if any doubles players
competed in singles.
(b)
Team Composition - 6 singles competing in flights 1,2,3,4,5, and 6; and 3 doubles teams competing in
flights 1, 2, and 3.
(1)
A student-athlete may compete in both singles and doubles.
(2)
Any school competing in the NCHSAA dual team tennis playoffs must have participated in an
actual regular season schedule for the current year.
(c)
Default Match Format
(1)
Singles - Two out of three sets in singles, using standard scoring. If players split sets in singles,
a 10-point tiebreaker (first to 10, win by two) will be played to decide the outcome of that
match. A three-minute break is allowed before the tiebreaker, and player(s) may NOT leave
the court during this time to confer with their coach.
(2)
Doubles - Doubles matches are played after singles competition and a 15-minute break and
the format is an 8-game pro set, using standard scoring. At 8-all, the set tiebreaker (first to
seven and win by two) will be played.
(3)
If mutually agreed, the match may conclude as soon as one team wins by five points.
(d)
Alternate Regular Season Match Format - If both head coaches agree, any of the following modifica
tions may be used in a regular season dual-team match.
(1)
The use of 8-game pro sets in singles with a 7-point tiebreak at 8-all
(2)
The use of 10-game pro sets in singles with a 7-point tiebreak at 10-all.
(3)
The use of no-ad scoring in singles or doubles. (No-ad scoring may be in conjunction with
the default format described in 4.11.2 (c), or in conjunction with the use of pro sets de
scribed in 4.11.2 (d)(1) and 4.11.2(d) (2) above).
(e)
Coaching Regulation - Coaching is allowed only after every odd-game (exception: not after game one)
and only by the designated high school coaches (limit 2).
(1)
The coaches may not enter the court. All coaching must be done from outside the fence. Only
the designated high school coaches are permitted to coach.
(2)
The 90-second period for coaching begins immediately following their last point, not when
conversation begins.
(3)
Coaching is permitted to be continuous throughout the match as long as it does not interfere
with play and only during the 90 second changeovers. The purpose of such coaching is solely
to offer advice to the player and not in any way to distract or annoy the opponent.
(4)
All coaches must be compliant with Handbook Rule 2.1.7 to coach during a match.
(f)
Line-ups - Coaches shall exchange singles line-ups, no later than 15 minutes prior to the match using the
MANDATORY official regular season dual team line-up sheet. Doubles line-ups must be shared prior to
the start of doubles.
(1)
Players shall be ranked in order of ability, the best player on the team playing at the #1 posi
tion, the second best at #2 and so on through all positions. This rule shall also apply to dou
bles play, with the strongest combination listed at #1 and so on.
(i)
If a player is not available in singles, or a team is not available in doubles, all players/
teams must move up in the lineup.
(ii)
A team appearing with an insufficient number of players shall default matches at the
bottom of the line-up (i.e. the six player team appearing with five players must default
at the #6 singles position, and in doubles, at the #3 position).
(iii)
Stacking the line-up is not allowed, is considered cheating, and may be punishable
with penalties.
(iv)
Players are only allowed to move one spot up or down in the singles line-up from
their position in the previous match. Players may move up more than one position if
players are unavailable.
(v)
The positions paired at the number-one doubles positions (e.g., #1 and #3 = 4) must add up to
an equal or lower number that those paired at the number two doubles (e.g., #2 and #4 = 6).
(vi)
The number two doubles pairing must add up to an equal or lower number than those
paired at #3 doubles (e.g., #5 and #6 = 11).
(vii)
A number one singles player may NOT play at number three doubles.
(viii)
Any player NOT in the top 6 will be considered a #7 player for the purpose of place
ment in doubles.
(2)
Any change in the singles line-up must be in accordance with the regulations.
(3)
A coach is permitted to substitute for a doubles team player provided it is a lower ranked player
not already in the doubles line-up. The doubles team with a substituted player is NOT subject to
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