Expedite System

A system that was brought in to discourage slow play in matches, which is automatically invoked if a game is unfinished after 10 minutes' play (unless both players or pairs have scored 9 points). In 21 point games, the system is brought in after 15 minutes (unless both players or pairs have scored 19 points). It can also be invoked at any earlier time if both players or pairs request it. Once invoked, the system must be used for the rest of the match.

Once the system has been invoked, each player or pair gets one serve each at a time, and if the receiver can make 13 successive returns, they win the point. This forces the server to change his rallying tactics.