by PerErik | Dec 16, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Rule Number 24 A Good Return It is a good return: (a) If the ball touches the 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 court; or (b) If the ball, served or returned, hits...
by PerErik | Dec 16, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Rule Number 23 Ball Touches Permanent Fixtures If the ball in play touches a permanent fixture other than the net, posts, singles sticks, cord or metal cable, strap or band) after it has hit the ground, the player who struck it wins the point; if before it hits the...
by PerErik | Dec 16, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Rule Number 22 Ball Falls on Line A ball falling on a line is regarded as falling in the Court bounded by that line. [USTA Comment: In a non-officiated singles match, each player makes the call on any ball hit toward his side of the net. If a player cannot call a ball...
by PerErik | Dec 16, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Rule Number 21 Player Hinders Opponent If a player commits any act which hinders his opponent in making a stroke, then, if this is deliberate, he shall lose the point or if involuntary, the point shall be replayed. [USTA Comment: ‘Deliberate’ means a...
by PerErik | Dec 15, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Rule Number 20 Player Loses Point A player loses the point if: (a) He fails, before the ball in play has hit the ground twice consecutively, to return it directly over the net (except as provided in Rule 24(a) or (c)); or (b) He returns the ball in play so that it...
