Hybrid Play with Non-Adaptive Players

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Adaptive Standing players may participate in Hybrid play (doubles teams of mixed ability).
• The two-bounce rule applies only to the designated adaptive player who has declared eligibility.
• Players not qualified for two-bounce accommodation in the Adaptive Standing Division are not eligible for it in Hybrid play.
• Tournament directors may designate Hybrid brackets or include Hybrid pairings in standard divisions with appropriate accommodations.

No existing rule for hybrid mixed-ability play with accommodations.

Allows inclusive competition opportunities and clear guidance for tournaments on how to handle mixed ability teams, maintaining fairness and respecting player accommodations.

Hybrid play matches including Adaptive Standing players n sanctioned tournaments.

Submitted on behalf of the Para/Adaptive Sports working group.