Skidmore College IM Racquetball Rules |
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STARTING THE GAME: The match consists of the best two-of-three games. The first two games are played to 15 points. If a third game is necessary, it is played only to 11 points. The player winning a coin toss chooses to serve or receive to begin the first game. To begin the third game, the player who scored the most points during the first two games gets the choice to serve or receive. If the point totals are equal another coin toss is required. A ten (10) minute grace period will be given before a forfeit will be called. After two forfeits, players will be disqualified from further league play. | |
THE EQUIPMENT: Balls will be provided by the Intramural Department. Racquets can be signed out for the Intramural season with an ID. Please see the intramural director at the Rules Meeting in order to obtain your racquet. | |
THE
SERVICE: The server continues to serve as along as he/she wins
each rally. He/She earns one point for each rally won.
In the act of serving, the server must drop the ball to the floor between
the service and short lines and on the first bounce hit it to the front
wall. The following serves are illegal and any two in succession puts the server out: -When the ball hits the front wall and fails to hit back of the short
line. |
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RECEIVING: a. The receiver must take up a position at least 5 feet behind the short line as the ball is being served. b. The receiver may
not run in over the short line to play a served ball. |
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SIDE OUT OR POINT IF: a. An "avoidable
hinder" occurs. |
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CONDUCT: The "Honor System" will be used among the players in place of officials. Only the captains may speak to the commissioner and/or official about a questionable call. The commissioner has the right to throw out a player for any reason the commissioner deems appropriate, including consistent arguing, obscene language, etc. |
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DISQUALIFICATIONS/FORFEITS:
If a player is disqualified
for any unsportsperson-like act, he/she will be suspended from league
play until reinstated by the Recreation Sports Department. Any player
suspended from league play will not receive a championship t-shirt should
his/her team win.
Any team with a forfeit will not be eligible for any playoff game regardless of record. Any team with two forfeits will be disqualified from further league play.
Any
disputes should be taken up with the commissioner on site. Any further
discussion should be directed to the Intramural Director immediately following
the game at ext 8350. |