My question has to do with the Ball Falling

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Tennis Tips

My question has to do with the Ball Falling Q. My question has to do with the ball falling on the line. I understand that if the ball falls on the line, it is considered good, and if doubt exists, it should be considered good. My question is just exactly what is...

For Example if 2 percent of the Ball

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Tennis Tips

For example if 2 percent of the Ball Q. If the ball lands out of the boundaries but part of the ball is hanging over the line is the ball in or out? For example if 2 percent of the ball is hanging over the line and no part of the ball is actually touching the line is...

I believe that a Ball will always leave some Mark

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Tennis Tips

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...

If you are not 100% sure about a Call

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Tennis Tips

If you are not 100% sure about a Call Q. Knowing that the ball must touch the line to be in (per usta rules), and knowing the ball is a sphere, AND knowing that the point of contact of a sphere with a plane is a point and that the point of contact will be the vertical...

I am a 4.0 doubles player

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Tennis Tips

I am a 4.0 doubles player Q. I am a 4.0 doubles player. While playing, one opponent called the ball out, the other in. They decided we had to play a let. What is the correct procedure? A. If doubles partners disagree on a call, then they should always offer the...