by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Rules on Calling Out? Q. I like to call “out!” to my partner in doubles as a substitute for “let it go” but opponents complained that I cannot use that specific word. They say it’s the same as an early line call, and they relaxed on...
by PerErik | Dec 8, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Q. I have heard the kick serve can be very hard on the shoulder. Two questions: At what age is it safe for a female athlete to begin work on that type serve and what rotator cuff exercises are best to prevent injury for that type serve? A. The kick serve is often...
by PerErik | Dec 8, 2012 | Tennis Tips
What is Mixed doubles? Mixed Doubles – The term ‘Mixed’ is referring to gender. The rules and guidelines remain in tact as stated, but there is a condition. One male and one female are the conditional members on each team.
by PerErik | Dec 8, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Doubles Tennis Tie Breaker Basically, singles tie-breaker scoring and guidelines are maintained in the doubles tie-breaker, but there is an exception. Similar to singles, the two-point rotation starts after the initial point is played out and the serving rotation...
by PerErik | Dec 8, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Doubles Tennis Serving Rotation Serves rotate from team to team, but instead of a two player rotation (singles) a four player rotation (doubles) is noted and maintained throughout a set. For instance, let’s say competitors A and B (Team 1) are playing a set against...
