In a doubles league an opponent always hangs his racquet bag on the net post. I think this isn’t allowed, but I can’t find any reference in the rules. My opponent says I’m the only one who objects to his putting it there. Am I being unreasonable?—David Herd, Evanston, IL
Not really. Common courtesy dictates that players’ equipment should be kept well off the court so as not to interfere with play. <em>The Code</em>, Item 46, says that “clothing or towels should never be placed on a net,” and by extension hanging a racquet bag on the net post would be prohibited, too.
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