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AFirst Sport

ITF

Taekwondo (ITF)

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SeasonITF Tournament Rules + Umpire Rules — both dated 2026-03-22 (current version on itf-tkd.org HQ site)

CategoryCombat Sports

BSecond Sport

ITF

Tennis

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Details

Players1

Settingboth

Season2026 Rules of Tennis (English) — direct PDF at /media/7221/2026-rules-of-tennis-english.pdf

CategoryIndividual Sports

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Section 2: Equipment

Different

ITF

ITF competitors wear a distinctive dobok that differs visually from the WT uniform. The ITF dobok features a cross-over (overlap) front top, secured by a tie on the right side, in contrast to the V-neck pullover top used in WT competitions.

ITF

The ball shall have a uniform outer surface and shall be white or yellow in colour. If there are any seams, they shall be stitchless.

Section 3: Playing Area

Different

ITF

The ITF sparring competition area is a square mat measuring 9 meters × 9 meters, clearly demarcated by boundary lines. This differs from the octagonal competition area used in WT events.

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The court is a rectangle, longer than it is wide. Official dimensions are: Length: 23.77 m (78 feet); Width (singles): 8.23 m (27 feet); Width (doubles): 10.97 m (36 feet)

Section 4: Players & Officials

Different

ITF

Four corner judges are positioned at the corners of the competition ring. Each judge independently awards points by raising colored flags (blue for chong, red for hong) or pressing electronic scoring devices.

ITF

Per ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rule 28 (Player Analysis), a match is played between two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles). In doubles, each team is referred to as a "pair." One player on each side must serve at the start ...

Section 5: Rules of Play

Different

ITF

Individual free sparring matches for senior competitors consist of 2 rounds of 2 minutes each, separated by a 1-minute rest period. Some tournament formats use 3 rounds.

ITF

Rule 17 – Service Action: The server shall stand behind the baseline, between the centre mark and the sideline. The server shall then release the ball (from the hand that is not holding the racket) and hit it with the racket before the ball hits the ground.

Section 6: Scoring

Different

ITF

ITF sparring uses a tiered point system that rewards technical difficulty and accuracy: 1 point — Hand technique (punch/strike) to the mid-section; 1 point — Foot technique (kick) to the mid-section; 2 points — Foot technique (kick) to the head

ITF

The score within a game is called using specific terminology. Starting from zero, the points are: 0 points: "Love"; 1st point won: "15"; 2nd point won: "30"

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

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ITF

The following actions result in a verbal warning. Two warnings in the same category result in a penalty point deduction: Attacking a fallen opponent; Intentionally stepping out of the ring to avoid combat; Grabbing, holding, or pushing the opponent

ITF

Players have 25 seconds between points (from the end of one point to the beginning of the service motion of the next). At Grand Slam events and ATP/WTA Tour events, a shot clock is used to enforce this rule.

Section 8: Safety Considerations

Different

ITF

The light/semi-contact nature of ITF sparring is itself the primary safety mechanism. The center referee is empowered and expected to stop the match immediately if a competitor loses control and delivers excessive-force techniques.

ITF

When play is suspended, all players must leave the court promptly. Play resumes only when the referee confirms conditions are safe.

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