Tag: good question
Good Question: July/Aug 2021
When Racquets Collide
My partner and I were at the net during a point in our doubles match. As we both moved to retrieve a...
Good Question: May/June 2021
Interruption from adjoining court
During a doubles match, our opponents pointed out that a first serve should be given when the server has to retrieve...
Good Question: March/April 2021
Does A Missed Serve Count?
At a recent Junior’s match, a player was serving his first serve. He tossed the ball, took a swing, and...
Good Question: Jan/Feb 2021
Who makes the call on a double bounce?
I was spectating at a recent Men’s City Finals match and witnessed a point where a drop...
Good Question: Nov/Dec 2020
The Tactful Approach
If a player mistakenly calls a ball OUT, but it was in and his own partner confirms it was actually in, what...
Good Question: Sept/Oct 2020
Calling A Foot Fault
In a recent match, an opponent obviously foot faulted on almost every serve. We first called this to his attention, then...
Good Question: May/June 2020
Roster Adjustment Options
My team was moved up to a playing level that is above my comfort level. Can I arrange to be dropped from...
Good Question: March/April 2020
Scheduling Your Spring Break Match
My team has scheduled to play some lines of the Spring Break match early. What are the default rules relating...
Good Question: Jan/Feb 2020
Changing a Published Lineup
Last week, I had my lineup all set and published it via the website. Then at 1 p.m. on Saturday, I...
Good Question Sept/Oct 2019
Dropping the Racquet – Correction
In last month’s issue, we featured this question: During the rally, my partner dropped her racquet, and I continued playing...