Rule of the Week

Rule of the Week (4/1/97)

"Do you warn before calling a foot fault?"

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Every week TennisONE will respond to a frequently asked question about the rules of tennis.

Rule of the Week Question

Ok, I play quite a few tournaments and USTA matches, and about 50 percent of the time, my opponent is foot faulting. Do I just call them, or do I warm them first?

Answer

USTA rules state that in a non-officiated match, yes, you should warn your opponents before calling a foot fault. The rules also state there is no justification for ignoring this rule and allowing your opponent to continue to foot fault. If you do, you only have your self to blame.

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