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22. Unsportsmanlike Conduct and Related Penalties

22.IMatch Forfeit by Referee

The referee can end a match with a forfeit for the serious reasons below.

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22.I.1Dangerous Paddle or Ball Abuse22.I.2Starting Server Identification22.I.3Late Reporting for First Game22.I.4Late Reporting for Multiple-Game Match22.I.5Non-Compliant Paddle22.I.6Improper Contact22.I.7Multiple Penalties
See Rule 22.I in the official 2026 Rulebook ↗