## X. EXHIBITS 

A limited number of toilet/change of attire breaks may also be allowed, if this is announced in advance of the event. 

d. Event organizers may allow a rest period of a maximum of ten (10) minutes if this is announced in advance of the event. This rest period can be taken after the 3rd set in a best of 5 sets match, or after the 2nd set in a best of 3 sets match. 

e. The warm-up time shall be a maximum of five (5) minutes, unless otherwise decided by the event organizers. 

## 30. COACHING 

Coaching is considered to be communication, advice or instruction of any kind and by any means to a player. 

In team events where there is a team captain sitting on-court, the team captain may coach the player(s) during a set break and when the players change ends at the end of a game, but not when the players change ends after the first game of each set and not during a tie-break game. 

In all other matches, coaching is not allowed. 

Case 1: Is a player allowed to be coached, if the coaching is given by signals in a discreet way? 

Decision:  No. 

Case 2: Is a player allowed to receive coaching when play is sus- pended? 

Decision:  Yes. 

Case 3:  Is a player allowed to receive on-court coaching during a match? 

Decision:  Sanctioning bodies may apply to the ITF to have on-court coaching allowed. In events where on-court coaching is allowed, designated coaches may enter the court and coach their players under procedures decided by the sanctioning body. 

## 31. PLAYER ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY 

Player analysis technology, that is approved for play under the Rules of Tennis, must comply with the specifications in Appendix III. 

The International Tennis Federation shall rule on the question of whether any such equipment is approved, or not approved. Such ruling may be taken on its own initia - tive, or upon application by any party with a bona fide interest therein, including any player, equipment manufacturer or National Association or members thereof. Such rulings and applications shall be made in accordance with the applicable Review and Hearing Procedures of the International Tennis Federation (see Appendix X). 

The game of wheelchair tennis follows the ITF Rules of Tennis with the following exceptions. 

## a. The Two Bounce Rule 

The wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball. The player must return the ball before it hits the ground a third time. The second bounce can be either in or out of the court boundaries. 

## RULES OF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS 

## X. EXHIBITS 

## b. The Wheelchair 

The wheelchair is considered part of the body and all applicable rules, which apply to a player’s body, shall apply to the wheelchair. 

## c. The Service 

The service shall be delivered in the following manner. 

I. Immediately before commencing the service, the server shall be in a sta - tionary position. The server shall then be allowed one push before striking the ball. 

 ii. The server shall throughout the delivery of the service not touch with any wheel, any area other than that behind the baseline within the imaginary extension of the center mark and sideline. 

iii. If conventional methods for the service are physically impossible for a quadriplegic player, then the player or an individual may drop the ball for such a player. However, the same method of serving must be used each time. 

## d. Player Loses Point 

A player loses a point if: 

 ii. Subject to rule f) below the player uses any part of their feet or lower extremities as brakes or as stabilizers while delivering service, stroking a ball, turning or stopping against the ground or against any wheel while the ball is in play; or 

iii. The player fails to keep one buttock in contact with their wheelchair seat when contacting the ball. 

## e. The Wheelchair 

Wheelchairs used in all competitions played under the Rules of Wheelchair Tennis must comply with the following specifications: 

i. The wheelchair may be constructed of any material provided that such material is non-reflective and does not constitute a hindrance to the op - ponent. 

ii. Wheels may have a single pushrim only. No changes to the wheelchair that afford the player a mechanical advantage are permitted, such as levers or gears. During normal play, wheels shall not leave permanent marks on, or otherwise damage, the court surface. 

iii. Subject to Rule e(v), players shall use only the wheels (including pushrims) to propel the wheelchair. No steering, braking or gearing or other device that may assist operation of the wheelchair, including energy storage systems, is permitted. 

iv. The height of the seat (including cushion) shall be fixed and players’ but - tocks shall remain in contact with the seat during the playing of a point. Strapping may be used to secure the player to the wheelchair. 

v. Players who meet the requirements of Article 10 of the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Classification Rules may use a wheelchair powered by electric motor(s) (a “powered wheelchair”). Powered wheelchairs must not be able to exceed 15 km/h in any direction and shall be controlled by the player only. 

vi. Applications may be made for modifications to the wheelchair for legit - imate medical reasons. All such applications shall be submitted to the ITF Sport Science & Medicine Commission for approval a minimum of 60 days prior to intended use in an ITF-sanctioned event. 

i. The player fails to return the ball before it has touched the ground three times; or 

