Introduce yourself when playing with unfamiliar players. Ensure that you have your name tag on.

stabilize and pick up the ball and then players meet at the net and tap paddles and say something positive, like “nice play” or “thanks for the game.”

and call out “COURT” so they and the next group of four players is advised it’s their turn to play.

Wait until they have completed the point and exit/arrive together walking briskly off/onto the court, along the tennis nets or outside the fence. As your foursome is exiting along the tennis nets, the other foursomes still playing can shuffle to the next court, leaving either Court #1 or Court #8 free for the entering team.

yell “BALL” and immediately stop play. Replay the point.

kindly return the ball to the correct court and replay your point.

wait until they have finished current rally before retrieving your ball – do not retrieve your ball from behind players in the midst of a rally. If the play on the court your ball has rolled into starts to move back to where your ball is waiting to be retrieved, yell “BALL” and immediately stop play. Replay the point.

to ensure everyone is aware of the score and are ready to resume play.

the receiving team has the final say on calling the ball “In” or “Out”. In social play, if you are uncertain, call it “In”, giving the benefit of the doubt to your opponent. They will likely return the favour when the tables turn.

they will be thrilled to have the experience, as did you when you played at their level. When playing with weaker players, especially in the social times, adjust your personal play accordingly and avoid any hard smashes or lobs.

but you are encouraged to call your own and those of your teammate.

If someone asks for your input, offer a tip or two after your game once you are off the court so as not to distract from the flow of the game.