by PerErik | Dec 10, 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 10, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The rules ? Q. Who should call the lines in doubles play? I realize that if you are not receiving that you can clearly see the service line for your partner, but usually I look toward the player on the opposite side of the net (to see how she is responding). I feel...
by PerErik | Dec 10, 2012 | Tennis Tips
A 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...
by PerErik | Dec 10, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Make The Right Call Q. My partner and I play on a USTA 3.0 team. We played a doubles match where the opponent insisted that ONLY the person closest to the ball was allowed to call the ball in or out. We had a ruling from the opposing club’s pro as it was an away...
by PerErik | Dec 10, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Doubles Line 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...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Then the next question on Line Calls? 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...
