ITSF Searchable Rules Database (BETA)
Rules Version: January 15, 2007
  
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22. Language and Behavior
  Unsportsmanlike conduct or comments made directly or indirectly by a player are not allowed. Violations of this rule may be grounds for a technical foul.
22.1 Language and Behavior
  Calling the attention of the opposing team away from the game is not allowed (see Rule 20). Any shouts or sounds made during a match, even if of an enthusiastic nature, may be grounds for a technical foul.
22.2 Language and Behavior
  Cursing by a player shall not be allowed. The penalty for cursing is a technical foul. Continued cursing by a player may be cause for forfeiture of games and/or expulsion from the tournament site.
22.3 Language and Behavior
  The use of a spotter in the audience shall not be allowed. Furthermore, a member of the audience is not allowed to influence a match by distracting a player or official. Violation of this rule may be grounds for expulsion of the person from the tournament site.
22.4 Language and Behavior
  Coaching will be allowed, but only during time outs and between games.