| 2158 | April 23, 2025 | Michele | The author wants to delete the entire rule 5.A.1? Or just the word defer? We do still need a rule identifying process for selection of serve, receive, or the starting ends team wishes. Do not recommend deleting entire rule. Consider delete the word defer, and add "the starting end" to make it clear what choosing "end" actually means.
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| 2158 | May 4, 2025 | Georgeann | The “defer” option is a valid option and used more than folks think. Players/teams can use this as a strategic move and many have. In my experience, I have come across use of this option on many occasions.
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| 2158 | May 13, 2025 | Sandy | I would support this change. I have often thought it was unnecessary to add "defer", and just give players the 'serve, receive, end" options. It is one less choice they need to chose from.
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| 2158 | May 17, 2025 | Rick | I would support this change, with an optiion for a team to defer to the opposing team pre-flip.
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| 2158 | May 22, 2025 | Diane | Defer is a valid choice and should not be eliminated.
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| 2158 | June 15, 2025 | Enrique | No. Defer is absolutely a valid choice that is used strategically by teams. While someone may have no clue of how this choice may be used effectively, those who do understand it should not have the choice taken away from them.
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