Key Rules for Unofficiated Matches

Most high school tennis matches are not officiated by USTA-certified umpires, and therefore, young players are on their own to call their own lines, interpret unclear rules and otherwise police themselves.

In addition to the official rules of the game, the USTA has produced a code of conduct which governs unofficiated matches.

Below are highlights of some of the key rules from The Code.

Warm Up is Not a Practice

Out Calls Corrected

Foot Faults

Service Let Calls

Obvious Faults

Receiver Readiness

Delays During Service

Disputes

Talking During a Point