Introduce yourself to any players you do not know.

Never use foul/abusive language or obscene gestures. Never degrade another person.

Compliment teammate and opponents on good shots and a good game.

Don’t critique teammates or opponents.

At the end of each game, meet the other players at the net to acknowledge them in a positive manner. 

In officiated matches, thank the referee.

Accommodate players with adaptive needs when possible.

Leave the court when your timeslot ends even if in the middle of a game.

If you must cross over or behind an active court, wait until play is stopped and cross quickly in a single group to minimize disruption of that game.

If a ball strays onto your court, make eye contact with the correct person and roll or toss it back to them without disrupting play on other courts.

If your ball enters another court, immediately warn any players whose safety may be in jeopardy by loudly calling “ball” or some other warning. If the ball is rolling behind their court and does not present a danger to players, do not interrupt play but wait until play stops to retrieve it or ask for its return.

Never throw your paddle or strike the ball in anger or frustration.

As a stronger player in social play, be kind to other players.

• • Avoid hitting excessively to a weaker player.

  • Do not slam the ball directly at other players.

  • Avoid taking advantage of a person’s physical ability.

Be considerate about playing up and playing down. 

• • Be willing to play sometimes with less-skilled players.

  • Do not demand to play with more skilled players; ask them nicely if you wish to play with them.

Be a respectful and supportive partner.

• • Avoid criticism and negative non-verbal communications.

  • Don’t critique a partner.

  • Do not coach during game or from sideline. 

  • Provide coaching and advice only when requested.​

Practice good sportsmanship when making line calls.  

Only make calls on your own side of the court.

Only call “out” if space is clearly visible between the line and where the ball lands. 

Give the benefit of doubt to your opponents.  

If you and your partner disagree the ball is “in”.

Respect your opponents' right to make all calls on their end of the court.

Call your own shot “out” if you see that it is out.

Never ask for or accept line calls from spectators.

If you question an opponent’s call, do so respectfully and do not argue.

If you defer a line call to your opponents, accept their call graciously.

Promptly correct any wrong call your partner may make.

Resolve any uncertainty in favor of your opponents.

You may overrule a line call at any time that is to your disadvantage.

Call a fault on yourself or your partner as soon as the fault occurs, regardless of whether your opponents are aware of the fault.

Watch your own and your partner’s feet for service or NVZ foot faults.

Accept your opponent’s and partner’s fault calls graciously.

Admit if the ball hits you or your paddle on the way out of bounds.

Claim a replay only if a hinder affects your team’s ability to play the ball.

Rotate on and off courts fairly, courteously, and in accordance with local practice.  

Don’t jump ahead of others who are waiting to play.

Don’t invite someone else forward in line or rearrange paddles so they can move up to play with you; move yourself back instead.

Don’t call a lower score or start a second game to avoid leaving the court.

Be prepared to play when it is your turn.