Calling foot faults is tough at the amateur level. First of all, it’s difficult to see completely clearly that an opponent is certainly foot-faulting. In doubles, it’s slightly easier to watch for, but still difficult to call. Read More…
Category: USTA Tennis
For all of you amateur league and tournament players out there. Covered are ratings, tournaments, and league play.
Improving the USTA Player Rating System
Everyone who plays league tennis follows the USTA league player rating system closely. It seems like everyone has an opinion of who should be rated what and how. I’m no different. Though I fall into the camp of believing that it works. I’ve played league tennis at the local, sectional, and national level and feel that the player ratings are mostly accurate. Read More…
The Foot Fault Rule
It’s USTA league season again (well, when isn’t it?). And one of the most missed/ignored rules is the foot fault. Here’s a reminder from Sheila Banks, Director of Adult/Senior Recreation USTA/Pacific Northwest, reminding players of the foot fault rule and how to handle a team that is committing foot faults: Read More…