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The Final Word: Kinds of Hindrances

Apr 29, 2013 02:57 PM

Have you ever wondered what happens if your shot skims a branch on a tree? Are your opponents allowed to yell out while you are returning a shot? Find out the answers from USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman. Read More

The Final Word: Making Line Calls

Apr 16, 2013 10:28 AM

Can you call "out" on a ball before it actually touches the ground? What if you say it to your doubles partner to keep him or her from hitting the ball? USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman has the answers. Read More

The Final Word: Correct Let Calls and Being Hit

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Mar 26, 2013 12:08 PM

USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman answers your questions about appropriate let calls and what happens if you are hit by a ball on the court in this edition of The Final Word. Read More

The Final Word: Making Up Rules

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Mar 06, 2013 12:05 PM

USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman answers your questions about what to do if you suspect your opponent is not playing by an official rule of tennis in this installment of The Final Word. Read More

The Final Word: First and Second Serves

Feb 12, 2013 01:08 PM

USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman answers your questions about delays interrupting first and second serves and being "quick-served" by your opponent in the latest edition of The Final Word. Read More

The Final Word: Playing Doubles

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Jan 25, 2013 11:38 AM

USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman answers your questions about what happens if a ball hits you behind the baseline or what the final call is if you and your doubles partner disagree on whether a ball was in or out in this edition of The Final Word. Read More

The Final Word: Serving out of turn and hindrances

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Jan 15, 2013 09:55 AM

USTA Director of Officials Richard Kaufman answers your questions about what to do if someone serves out of turn or a ball on the court is a hindrance to your opponent. Read More

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