12.0 – WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL
[Ladies Professional Racquetball Association/LPRA]

In general, competition in the Ladies Professional Racquetball Association [LPRA] will follow the standard rules governing racquetball established by the USAR, except for the modifications that follow. Consult the tour commissioner regarding any changes after this publication. The LPRA Tournament Director (or, if that person is on-court, the tour commissioner or designated official) will resolve all LPRA rules questions or disputes and has the final say.

Rule 12.1 GAME, MATCH

All games are played to 11 points, and are won by the player who reaches that score with at least a 2 point lead. If necessary, the game will continue beyond 11 points, until one player has a 2 point lead. Matches are played the best three out of a possible five games.

Rule 12.2 LINE JUDGES, APPEALS

Line judges are required for semifinal and final matches. Players may use three appeals in each game, plus a game-ending rally may be appealed even if all three appeals have been used.

Rule 12.3 SERVE

Players are allowed only one serve to put the ball into play.

Rule 12.4 REPLAY HINDERS

Other Interference Play continue even if a fan or anything else outside the court makes a distracting noise.

Rule 12.5 TIMEOUTS

(a) Per Game. Each player is entitled to two 45-second timeouts per game.

(b) Between Games. The rest period between all games is 1. minutes, except between games 4 and 5 when 2. minutes are allowed.

Courts and Equipment
Play Regulations
Doubles
One Serve
Multi-Bounce
Outdoor
Men’s Pro
Women’s Pro