Who Has the Final Call? Electronic Overrules and the Officiating Hierarchy
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
Electronic Line Calling is Here (At Least in the Rules)
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was released earlier this month. As is typically the case, the updates are modest, and the core rules of tennis remainRead More
The 2026 USTA’s Friend at Court is Out… and a Foot Fault!
The 2026 USTA Friend at Court was finally released this week. As is usually the case, there are a few updates, but they are all relativelyRead More
2 responsesThe Geometry Problem in Principle 7 from The Code
Every Wednesday, this site delves into a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We are in the midst of aRead More
1 response99% Out Is 100% Good
Every Wednesday, this site delves into a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. We are currently in the midst ofRead More
Why Tennis Is Better Played This Way
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played, particularly in the self-officiated environments where most recreationalRead More
What “Benefit of the Doubt” Really Means
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played, particularly in the self-officiated environments where most recreationalRead More
1 responseThe Code, Principle 6: What Benefit of the Doubt Really Means
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played, particularly in the self-officiated environments where most recreationalRead More
Line Calls: Principle 5 of The Code
Every Wednesday, this site examines a rule or governing principle that shapes how tennis is actually played. This post continues the ongoing series on theRead More
1 responseThe Fully Cordial Service Warm-Up
Every Wednesday, this site publishes a post focused on the rules and regulations that govern how tennis is actually played. That emphasis is intentional. MostRead More