tie break procedure Flashcards
what happens at a tie break?
A tie-break takes place at 6 games all, with the player who starts the tie-break serving for one point. The following two points are served by the opponent
Each player then serves alternately for two consecutive points until the end of the tie-break game
when do the players change ends?
After every six points the players change ends
when does the transfer of balls happen?
Transfer of the balls therefore takes place when the total number of points is odd (with the exception of multiples of 6 as stated above when the players change ends, so the balls need to also)
what must all BBGs make a note of?
All BBGs should make a note of who serves first in the tie-break; whichever side of the court that person is on when the tie-break finishes is where the balls go to if there is a follow on set
what is the tie break equivalent to and therefore
Think of the tie-break as one game, so which ever player served first in the tie-break, has to be the receiver at the start of the next set
when do players sit down during a tie break?
Players do not sit down until the tie-break is over (indicating the end of the set 7-6 in games or in some instances it may be the end of the match)
what is key during a tie break?
It is important to understand that the balls will transfer more often during a tie-break, so anticipation is key
whats the job of the base in a tie break?
Bases should: feed the player or show no balls, as appropriate, be alert to roll any balls to the service end when necessary
whats the job of the centre in a tie break?
Centres should: clear the court as usual, roll balls to the serving end as appropriate (remember, roll before receiving) and be prepared to feed the player (although not on court)
when does a triple change occur?
This occurs where the balls are changing ends at the following points: 5, 6 & 7, then 11, 12 & 13, then 17, 18 & 19, etc
what is a triple change?
as ball transfer always happens on odds in a tie break e.g. 5 and 7 and players change ends on multiples of 6 so the balls need to be transferred 3 times
what should happen on the first 2 points of a triple change?
On the first two points of the ‘triple change’ (points 5/6), the centres should hold one ball each if possible, so they are ready to send the ball to the opposite end immediately, or feed the player
what should centres remember?
Remember, centres should roll any balls they are holding, before they receive any more balls
what matches use a match tie break?
A match tie-break replaces the final set in the following competitions: the Gentlemen’s Invitational Doubles, the Gentlemen’s Senior Invitational Doubles and the Ladies’ Invitational Doubles
what happens on a match tie break?
These are all the best of three sets. If a match reaches one set all, a match tie-break replaces the third set
A match tie-break is won by the first team to 10 points, by 2 clear points
Remember that at the end of this tie-break it will be the end of the match
