by PerErik | May 23, 2013 | Tennis Tips
HINDRANCE If a player is hindered in playing the point by a deliberate act of the opponent(s), the player shall win the point. However, the point shall be replayed if a player is hindered in playing the point by either an unintentional act of the opponent(s), or...
by PerErik | May 23, 2013 | Tennis Tips
A GOOD RETURN It is a good return if: 1. The ball touches the net, net posts/singles sticks, cord or metal cable, strap or band, provided that it passes over any of them and hits the ground within the correct court; except as provided in Rule 2 and 24 (d); or 2. After...
by PerErik | May 22, 2013 | Tennis Tips
THE LET In all cases when a let is called, except when a service let is called on a second service, the whole point shall be replayed. Case 1: When the ball is in play, another ball rolls onto court. A let is called. The server had previously served a fault. Is the...
by PerErik | May 22, 2013 | Tennis Tips
THE LET DURING A SERVICE The service is a let if: 1. The ball served touches the net, strap or band, and is otherwise good; or, after touching the net, strap or band, touches the receiver or the receiver’s partner or anything they wear or carry before hitting the...
by PerErik | May 22, 2013 | Tennis Tips
WHEN TO SERVE and RECEIVE The server shall not serve until the receiver is ready. However, the receiver shall play to the reasonable pace of the server and shall be ready to receive within a reasonable time of the server being ready. A receiver who attempts to return...
