Rule 15 - DUTIES OF THE PLAYERS

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15. DUTIES OF THE PLAYERS

15.1 A player must observe all the Rules and the spirit of the game. Failure to do so could bring the game into disrepute *and the Referee may apply Rule 17.

* disfavour, discredit, state of being unpopular.

15.3 A player must not place within the court any object(s), clothing or equipment.

15.4 A player must not leave the court during a game without the Referee's permission. If they do, the Referee may apply Rule 17.

15.5 A player may not request a change of Marker or Referee.

15.6 A player must not deliberately distract the opponent. If this occurs, the Referee shall apply Rule 17.

15.7 A player should appeal by saying "Let please" or "Appeal please" according to the circumstances. Pointing with the finger or racket, other gestures, raised eyebrows or other eye activity are not universally recognised methods of appeal.

15.8 A player must comply with any additional competition regulations (e.g., sponsor's clothing requirements) as well as those contained within the Rules.

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