Understanding Code Violations: What You Need to Know

There are different ways in which players tend to breach the code of conduct during the highs and lows of their game.

1. Racket Abuse: It is the most common violation committed by the players. This happens when the player is frustrated and swings his racket hysterically leading to its damage. This might call for a point penalty in serious cases.
2. Swearing: Since most matches are aired live on television swearing is considered a violation. This could go against the respected accepted norms of the viewership. The referee who calls the violations might give a warning to the player or even disqualify them for uncontrolled behaviour.
3. Unsportsmanship like Behaviour: This includes different kinds of bad behaviour. It can be by an umpire, player, coach, etc. Impolite behaviour with the staff, challenging the decision of the umpire in a rude way, damaging equipment around during frustrating moments are some of the behavioural mistakes which qualify as unsportsmanship like behaviour. 
4. Coaching: Tennis is one such rare exception where on-court advice by the coaches is not allowed. Though this has been relaxed over the years, coaching while playing the game is not allowed whatsoever. The players are allowed to talk to their coaches during break time but not in the middle of the match.