Make The Right Call

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 game and were informed that “court etiquette” does indeed require that the person closest to the ball be the only one allowed to call the ball “out.” What do you say?

A. Etiquette might indicate that the person who is closest to the ball should make the call, but this person does NOT always have the best vantage point. The rule is that either partner can call any shot. If you recognize that a ball was out, or that your partner has missed the call, then it is your responsibility to make the right call.

Good call?

If a ball hits the line and is half in and half out, is the ball considered good?