by PerErik | Dec 11, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Doubles Calls? Q. In doubles, if a player calls a serve “out” and his partner overrules him and says “no, that was in” is the point to be played over or does it become the server’s point since the original call was incorrect? I say it is the...
by PerErik | Dec 11, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Then the next question? 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 “on the...
by PerErik | Dec 11, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Line rules? 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 opinion? A. Well…...
by PerErik | Dec 10, 2012 | Tennis Tips
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 made my daughter...
by PerErik | Dec 10, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Making Calls 0n Your Side of Net 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...
by PerErik | Dec 10, 2012 | Tennis Tips
John McEnroe and Line Calls Q. I’ve heard that McEnroe was often more right than wrong on line calls and when they went back and analyzed the video he would have won more tournaments. Is this true? Thanks so much. A. Actually, this is not true. John McEnroe has...
