The national tennis federation has discouraged organising the doubles competition besides advising against resumption of training at its registered academies when activities resume after the lockdown.
In the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), a 14-page document, circulated to the state associations on Thursday, the national tennis federation outlined steps to be taken before and after training is permitted.
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) said it "does not recommend coaching trainees at the AITA registered academies till the time the GOI (Government of India) and the respective state governments give a clear go ahead on resumption of coaching at Academies."
"Avoid playing doubles, which could lead to incidental contact and unwanted proximity. If you do play doubles, avoid all incidental contact, No Chest Bumps and no whispering to each other from a close distance to strategise."
"Should a ball with the other number wind up on your side of the court, do not touch the ball with your hands. Use your racquet head or feet to advance the ball to the other side of the court."
"This Task Force will overall supervise and implement protocols outlined in this SOP in tandem with Government of India (GoI) guidelines."
"If a ball from another court comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet."
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