Q. In a disagreement with a friend, he says “the ball ALWAYS leaves a mark” on a clay court (Har-Tru or green clay courts). I contend and have seen balls hit the court and NOT leave a discernable mark. What is YOUR opinion?
I believe that a Ball will always leave some Mark
A. Well… I hate to disagree with you, but…
I believe that a ball will always leave some mark, or trace, on a clay court. On softly hit balls, or those that land near an area where there is a slide mark, then it is often hard to find.
It shouldn’t matter. If you are only 99% certain that a ball is out, then it should be called good 100% of the time. That is The Code for our sport. Honor it.