Tie Break Flashcards
When does a tie break happen ?
When a set reaches 6 games all
What is the exception to a tie break happening ?
In the final set of a main drawn match
How do you know when it’s a tie break?
The umpire will call out 6 games all
Who will be the recover in the first point of the tie break ?
The player that has served in the 12th game the one just played
What is the tie break equivalent to and why is it important?
It’s equivalent to one game and players can’t serve consecutive games
How does tie break start?
The server only serves for one point from the right of the centre mark
How is a tie break played?
After the first point the service changes to the opposing player for 2 points and then each player in turn serves for 2 points until the tie break ends
When do the ball need to be transferred in a tie break?
When the total number of points played is odd so every 1, 3,5,7,9 points the only exception is multiples of 6
How does the umpire call the score on a tie break?
He says the leading players score first and then the opponent eg 6-4 roger
Do player sit in a tie break?
No players do not sit before the end of a tie break as it’s 6 games all so they don’t sit until the end of the tie break
How do you win a tie break?
The player must win 7 point and be 2 points clear
How is the score announced if the player has no points?
It’s not announced as love like usual it’s announced as zero eg six- zero
How is a tie break scored hen won?
It’s will be shown as 7-6 as a tie break counts as one game
Who serves after a tie break?
Whoever served first in the tie break receives in the next set
When do players change ends in a tie break?
When the number of points played is a multiple of 6 eg 6,12,18,24
