players towel, end of match and wheelchair tennis Flashcards
when will a player want a towel?
A player will use the towel frequently and often between every point
how do they show they want a towel?
They will gesture when they want the towel, normally by a hand in front of their face, or point at the towel or simply ask for it
Do not confuse them wanting the towel with the ball or vice versa
when players change ends what should you not forget about?
Do not forget about their towel when players change ends (including the tie-break), when play is suspended and when the match is over.
where do you give the towel to the player?
You may need to step onto the court to hand over a towel if a player beckons you over
how should you present the towel?
When handing over the towel you should ensure it is opened out and your arms are outstretched so you are not too close to the player
You should stand smartly whilst waiting for the towel to be returned (but not to close ot the player) or roll/receive any balls, as appropriate
where should you put a towel when a player is finished with it?
When the towel is returned, you should place it open on the seat of the line judge’s chair nearest to your position (not on the back of the seat). Be aware, a player does not always return the towel to the same base
where should centres be at the end of a match?
When the towel is returned, you should place it open on the seat of the line judge’s chair nearest to your position (not on the back of the seat). Be aware, a player does not always return the towel to the same base
what do the players do at the end of a match?
The players will then shake hands with each other and with the umpire and probably acknowledge the crowd
what should the centres do at the end of a match?
Once they return to their chairs, centres should stand to serve the players and where relevant the towel can be returned at this point from the bases
what happens to the balls at the end of the match?
Eventually, all the balls need to be collected, placed in their tins and put into the old ball bag. Unless the players linger for a really long time, it is better to wait until they have left the court before collecting the balls
where do the bases roll the balls?
First, the bases need to ensure that the balls they have are on the umpire’s side of the court
So RB2 rolls any balls they have to RB1 and LB2 rolls any balls they have to LB1
how do the bases roll the balls into the centres?
Then, if necessary and ensuring that they don’t get in the way of the players, RB1 rolls any balls they have into the RC (RB1 does so from their normal position) and LB1 brings in any balls they have to the LC
NB: If all the balls are at one end of the court, then it’s probably necessary to roll some balls to the centre before rolling across, to avoid the base on the umpire’s side being overloaded
how do centres receive any tennis balls?
Centres will have their backs to the post to receive any tennis balls
how do they pack away any tennis balls?
Take the tins from by the umpire’s chair and place the balls in them
Put the tins into the old ball bag
what shouldn’t you when being around the umpires chair?
NB: BBGs should make sure that they do not make any noise anywhere near the umpire’s chair as it could be picked up by the microphones.
