Introduction to Squash Rules

	Rule 15 - DUTIES OF THE PLAYERS
Idea by Clive Pollard Do you have any comments on the content or any suggestions ? Please fill in our comments form	We have felt it necessary to make some explanations for these duties on a separate explanations page. 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.
	15.2 A player must be ready to start play at the announced starting time of the match.
	15.3 A player must not place within the court any object(s), clothing or equipment. (Note that a player who insists on placing a bag or other object on the court floor is not within the Rules and the Referee should ensure that the object is removed before play starts.) 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. * This applies to the player who wants to object to a decision, or lack of call, by opening the door to the court, as well as the player who breaks his racket or anything else and just goes off court without asking permission from the Referee.
	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. (However, it is usual to acknowledge a player's indication without getting into discussion about the correct method of appeal. This only causes antagonism between official and player. A wise Referee will quickly make an obvious decision.) 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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