Rule Number 22

by | 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...

Rule Number 21

by | 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...

Rule Number 20

by | 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...

Rule Number 19

by | Dec 15, 2012 | Tennis Tips

Rule Number 19 Receiver Wins Point The Receiver wins the point: (a) If the Server serves two consecutive faults; (b) If the Server otherwise loses the point as provided by Rule 20.

Rule Number 18

by | Dec 15, 2012 | Tennis Tips

Rule Number 18 Server Wins Point The Server wins the point: (a) If the ball served, not being a let under Rule 14, touches the Receiver or anything which he wears or carries, before it hits the ground; (b) If the Receiver otherwise loses the point as provided by Rule...

Rule Number 17

by | Dec 15, 2012 | Tennis Tips

Rule Number 17 The Ball in Play A ball is in play from the moment at which it is delivered in service. Unless a fault or a let is called it remains in play until the point is decided. [USTA Comment: A point is not decided simply when, or because, a good shot has...