by PerErik | May 23, 2013 | Tennis Tips
CONTINUOUS PLAY As a principle, play should be continuous, from the time the match starts (when the first service of the match is put in play) until the match finishes. 1. Between points, a maximum of twenty (20) seconds is allowed. When the players change ends at the...
by PerErik | May 23, 2013 | Tennis Tips
CORRECTING ERRORS As a principle, when an error in respect of the Rules of Tennis is discovered, all points previously played shall stand. Errors so discovered shall be corrected as follows: 1. During a standard game or a tie-break game, if a player serves from the...
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...
