In a Tennis Match, Does the Umpire Say "Let" or "Net"?
In a tennis match, the umpire generally does not say "net". Instead, they will call "let" if:
- The ball hits the net and lands in the correct service court (on the second serve only)
- The ball hits the net and lands within the court boundaries on a return
The umpire will call "fault" if:
- The ball hits the net and lands outside the court boundaries
- The ball hits the net on the first serve and fails to land in the correct service court
Additional Information:
- "Let" only applies to net plays. If the ball hits the net during a rally (after the return), play continues.
- If the ball hits the top of the net and bounces back over the net, the umpire will call "no net".
- In doubles matches, if the ball hits the net on a serve and touches both players, the umpire will call a "let".
FAQs:
- Q: Does the umpire say "net" in tennis?
- A: No, the umpire typically calls "let" instead.
- Q: When does the umpire call "let"?
- A: When the ball hits the net but still lands within the correct court boundaries.
- Q: When does the umpire call "fault"?
- A: When the ball hits the net and lands outside the court boundaries or on the first serve and fails to land in the correct service court.
- Q: What happens if the ball hits the net after the return?
- A: Play continues.
- Q: What does "no net" mean?
- A: The ball hit the top of the net and bounced back over without touching the opponent's side.
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