| Rule Submission Title | Coaching from a Partner |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Vote | Disapproved |
| USAP Board Vote Reason | While the proposal did not intend to classify partner communication as a coaching violation—and it is intuitively reasonable to consider such communication acceptable—the current rule serves as a valuable clarification that helps prevent disputes over a technicality. |
| Existing Rule # | 13.G.1.j |
| Proposed Rule Change | 13.G.1.j. Receiving coaching, e/u> |
| Original Rule Text | 13.G.1.j. Except during time-outs and in-between games, receiving coaching from anyone other than a partner. |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | I doubt anyone would actually consider strategy-related partner communication during a rally to be a coaching violation. This is the type of rule that makes the sport look like it lacks common sense. |
| Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies | During a doubles rally, a player tells their partner "move up", "switch", "keep them deep", "let it go out" and any number of other strategy-related suggestions. |
| Rule Book Year | 2026 |
| Rule Change ID | 2107 |
| Date Created | April 13, 2025 |
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