Tennis rules.

i initially called a ball out but thensaid "in!" & returned it.the other teamhit the ballin thenet.is it ourpoint?or theirs?or a let
by cajie on February 9th, 2012 | no answers | in Tennis rules

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What does 'outlets to win' mean in tennis?
by currentFlex on August 12th, 2011 | no answers | in Tennis rules

TENNIS: If we have a break between sets of a match, can one of our opponents practice on another court with someone NOT in our match?
by Steve_H9757 on June 8th, 2011 | one answer | in Tennis rules

Who get the point if the opponent interferes with your swing as ball spins back over net or is it a let?
by Mgicfngers on February 7th, 2011 | no answers | in Tennis rules

I was holding my racket stationary (low at the net) and a ball hit the net very hard, pushing the net against my racket. Do I lose a point?
by kbridge on January 25th, 2011 | 1 person likes this | no answers | in Tennis rules

is there any difference between hitting the net and the net hitting you (from the ball striking the net)?
by pop2 on September 13th, 2010 | one answer | in Tennis rules

Partner calls serve long. Opponents complain. I ask partner if he's sure of call, answer's yes. I saw serve in. Best way to proceed?
by wwr on September 7th, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

Oopponents racquets hit together as they tried to return ball. Returned ball landed on our side but we did not return ball. Who wins point?
by wwr on September 7th, 2010 | no answers | in Tennis rules

I'm watching the stosur schiavone tennis match. Why did schiavone lose a point on a ball she ran for but the ball was out anyway.
by kudakat on June 5th, 2010 | no answers | in Tennis rules

Rules TIps and Regulations on Tennis, For a high school girl playing going out for the school team for the first time. No experience.
by swms89 on January 16th, 2010 | one answer | in Tennis rules

Why two serves in tennis
by Anonymous on October 31st, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

Is there any rule for service toss fault? During our USTA match double today, Opponent called fault on the toss ball. When I serve from add court side, he clamed that the ball in the air must be within add court when I toss it, not over the other side in
by JoeSakai on September 24th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

What should the server announce every time before the serve?
by Boochie on September 20th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

If you hit an overhead in tennis and swing early so that the ball has back spin as it goes across the net . . . what happens if it hits the other side and the back spin takes it, on it's own, back over the net to your side . . . do you hit it? True event.
by Mr Arch on September 17th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

How do I get a good address (snail or otherwise) for ESPN/CBS tennis commentator Mary Carillo? I have excellent counter-arguments to her position on coaching in tennis.
by Mr Arch on September 17th, 2009 | no answers | in Tennis rules

If I volley a ball in tennis, and the ball hits my opponent, and then (after my opponet was hit) in my followthrough my raquet hits the net. Is it my point, since the ball should be dead once I hit my opponent, or did I lose the point?
by Anonymous on September 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

Tennis ? If a ball bounces of the umpire and lands in the court is ruled good?
by cfiala on August 30th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

When serving, is it legal to hit the ball anywhere on the other side of the net as long as it's the opposite side of where you are serving and isn't out of bounds (does it have to go past the service line)?
by Petrarkanian on August 3rd, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

I inadvertently used a stray, dead tennis ball in a tennis tournament. Do we re-play the point?
by opspud on July 14th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

How many "challenges" does each player get at Wimbledon per set?
by marymel on July 5th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

Who serves first in a tie-break?
by Talk to Joe on June 4th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

I was playing my brother at tennis. I returned a shot to him, and a ball that was in his pocket fell out, and the ball I had hit, actually landed on it and bounced way out. He maintains that the point should be replayed, but I believe
by dazzi_g on April 6th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

When the ball is served and it is obviously not going to bounce in the service box, is the player out if he/she catches the ball before it bounces even if it is out of the court?
by Anonymous on March 15th, 2009 | 1 person likes this | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

When playing tennis and you hit the ball on the full behind the baseline, is it classed as in or out?
by Anonymous on March 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

I serve a fault into the net and the ball rolls a to few feet outside of the sideline. I choose not to retrieve the ball. My 2nd serve is good and during the point my opponent's shot lands on my first serve ball. What's the call?
by Larry on March 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

In singles, I serve a fault into the net and the ball rolls a few feet wide of the sideline. I choose not to retrieve the ball. My 2nd serve is good and during the point my opponent hits a stroke that lands on my first serve ball. What's the proper call?
by Larry on March 9th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

If the server hits the opposing Net Player, is this a fault? My opponent claimed they got the point but I read the rules to state the server is to serve the ball diaganolly into the service box.
by Anonymous on February 28th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

Why don't women tennis players play matches during the evenings if they are getting equal price money?
by Masculinist on January 31st, 2009 | 3 answers | in Tennis rules

In tennis.....does the player get another chance if he gets a let on the second service?
by Anonymous on January 19th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Tennis rules

When playing a match alongside others playing their respective matches, I have, on occassion, heard someone call a ball of mine out, or so I thought. In fact, it was someone from another court, and I thought it was my opponent. Can I call a let? Thx.
by brenda on January 13th, 2009 | one answer | in Tennis rules

In tennis, if a ball falls out of your pocket during a point what is the ruling?
by msobes on January 10th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

What exactly is considerd a "carry" on your raquet when hitting a tennis ball?
by bernie on November 24th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

I play against a club player who whenever they get a short ball, instead of hitting it up the middle/at an angle away from the opponents, 99% of the time blasts away and usually hit the person at the net. I think it's out of control, do I have reason?
by Anonymous on November 14th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

My doubles partner called a ball out but I saw it clearly in. She oftens calls very close balls and this was a third set tie breaker and I just couldn't let it go. She is very mad at me for disputing her call. Did I do the right thing?
by Vickie on November 12th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Tennis rules

In tennis doubles, if your partner calls a ball out but you believe it is clearly in and say so, and make a good return on the ball, and the other team doesn't make a play on the ball because they are confused, who gets the point?
by Vickie on November 12th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Tennis rules

Tennis- Who serves forst in a tie breaker? ? Please, tennis players help me with those questions. Best answer will be chosen!!!! 2. What is the number of points that must be won to win a tiebreaker? 3. Where does the server stand on the first point of a t
by Crystal on October 20th, 2008 | one answer | in Tennis rules

I asked if I can return a serve before the ball touches the ground. I meant if it was a violation of rules.
by Anonymous on October 13th, 2008 | one answer | in Tennis rules

Can I return a serve before the ball touches the ground?
by Anonymous on October 13th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Tennis rules