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immediately stop and claim the point. Another example of a deliberate hindrance occurs when the receiver asks the
server to stop discarding the second ball after serving, and the server continues to discard the second ball. Continued
discarding of the ball constitutes a deliberate hindrance, entitling the receiver to immediately stop play and claim the
point.

Injury caused by player
When a player accidentally injures an opponent, the opponent suffers the consequences. Consider the situation where
the server’s racket accidentally strikes the receiver and incapacitates the receiver. The receiver is unable to resume play
within the time limit. Even though the server caused the injury, the server wins the match by retirement. On the other
hand, when a player deliberately injures an opponent and affects the opponent’s ability to play, then the opponent wins
the match by default. Hitting a ball or throwing a racket in anger is considered a deliberate act.

SEE YOU AT THE COURTS!

Honey, free lecture, and tasting.

The Master Gardener Plant Clinic has a sweet treat for you, just in time for the holidays.
Come to our monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 19 at 2 p.m. and learn about how our
favorite pollinators, the honeybees, work their magic. We all know that without the bees, there
would be no food on our tables. As a matter of fact, renting bees to commercial growers all
across the country is one of Florida’s most interesting agricultural businesses. We also know
that bees suffer challenges to survival from colony collapse disorder, severe weather events,
and of course from overzealous pesticide application.

Our presenter this month will be
Master Gardener Trudy Norsworthy,
who also happens to be a
beekeeper. The way that honey
bees turn nectar from flowers into
honey is a fascinating process
carried out by a well-designed
creature. Follow the forager bee
from the plants to the hive in this
amazing process. As an added
bonus, learn about the standards for
judging honey, and enjoy a special
honey tasting brought to us by
Trudy. Mankind has used honey for
centuries, not only as a sweetener,
but also for medicinal purposes. This
is a special program that will appeal
to gardeners and non-gardeners
alike.

As always, bring your plant or pest
questions along (photos also
appreciated) in a sealed baggie and
the Master Gardeners will be
available to answer your queries.

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