by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Then the next question on Line Calls? 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 considered...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Rules on Calling Lines? 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 the ball...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Rules on Calls on Clay Courts? 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 discernible mark. What is YOUR...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
USTA Rules on Challenging Calls ? Q. My daughter regularly competes in girls’ 12s singles DR tournaments. She recently played on clay courts, and her opponent repeatedly challenged her calls. If any ball was called out, she walked to the other side of the court and...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
USTA rules on Line Calls? Q. Our son just started playing junior tournaments this past year and on several occasions the opponents made line calls for the other side of the net. We thought you could only make calls on your side of the net. What is the correct...