by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Rules on Calling Lines? Q. If the ball lands out of the boundaries but part of the ball is hanging over the line is the ball in or out? For example if 2 percent of the ball is hanging over the line and no part of the ball is actually touching the line is the ball...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
The Rules on Calls on Clay Courts? 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...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
USTA Rules on 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...
by PerErik | Dec 9, 2012 | Tennis Tips
USTA rules on Line Calls? 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 9, 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 8, 2012 | Tennis Tips
Q. I have heard the kick serve can be very hard on the shoulder. Two questions: At what age is it safe for a female athlete to begin work on that type serve and what rotator cuff exercises are best to prevent injury for that type serve? A. The kick serve is often...
