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...

My 13 year old son Plays in Tournaments

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Tennis Tips

My 13 year old son plays in tournaments Q. My 13 year old son plays in tournaments where there are no “officials”. What can he do when his opponent makes several questionable “out” calls? We had one who hit a ball that had double bounced and my...

Either Player on a Doubles Team Can Call

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Tennis Tips

Either Player on a Doubles Team A. First of all, either player on a doubles team can make any line call on their side of the court. It is a common courtesy to assist your partner with the service line call while she is returning though. Set up at the service line when...

Good call

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Tennis Tips

Good call? If a ball hits the line and is half in and half out, is the ball considered good? A. This is important. If the ball is 99% out, then it is 100% in. Always. When you’re not sure about a line call, you are expected to offer the benefit of doubt to your...