Case plays for 1-16

A.R. 1–1. Prior to the game, the officials are notified that the game will be played using electronic transmission from a chip in the ball to an off-court receiver. Is the chip inside the ball legal?

RULING: The officials should test the bounce and the rotation of the ball to ensure that there is no perceptible effect on the ball caused by the chip. If there is no such effect, the officials should approve the ball. (Rule 1-16.6)

A.R. 1–2. Visiting Team B’s captain notices that Team B’s pregame warm-up balls are of a different type than the official game ball. Team B’s coach requests that Team B be allowed to warm-up using the type of ball to be used in the game.

RULING: The official shall inform Team A’s game management that Team B shall be allowed to warm-up with the same type of ball(s) that will be used during the game. (Rule 1-16.10 Note)