Bench location

[kycat1]

MCBear,

What rule in the rule book would back your opinion? I cannot find any rule that says I cannot move the bench. Actually, I can't find any rule that says I could move the bench.

By the way, the coach had a medical condition that made it very difficult to stand and coach so I tried to accomidate this situation.

I allowed her to move her chair closer to the court so she could coach without standing up because of medical condition. I also informed her that her new bench location for that set was the front of her chair now (which is in the rules).

Tell me what rule I applied incorrectly. Thanks.

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by kycat1

MCBear,
Tell me what rule I applied incorrectly. Thanks.

5-3-1-d, which states the first referee determines the ground rules pre-match, not in the middle of the match.

When you had the coach/captain discussion before the coin toss, presumably you laid out the ground rules. If the coach had an issue with the bench location, that was the time to discuss it.

Once the match starts, the ground rules are in effect for the match, and not subject to negotiation or change.

[MCBear]

Thank you Felix!

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