Coach's
Corner
What
Constitutes a Food Fault and Who Makes the Call
According to Rule #8 of the Official Rules
of Tennis, in the course of serving, the server a) cannot change his
position by walking or running; and b) cannot touch, with either
foot, any area other than that behind the imaginary extensions of
the center mark and side-lines.
These rules basically mean the server cannot
change position by running or moving sideways along the baseline and
serve, or stand well behind the baseline, run up to it and serve
(like a volleyball serve.) You can’t touch any part of the line with
your foot before you strike the ball, or cross the imaginary plan of
the center (hash) mark with your foot before striking the ball, or
stand outside the imaginary plan of the sidelines.
Here’s what to do when dealing with foot
faults during non-officiated competition. Start by giving your
opponent a warning. If it continues, you have the right to call a
foot fault, just as you would call a fault, a let or an out ball.
If you are called for foot-faulting, stay
calm and move back 6-12 inches. Don’t be intimidated or psyched out.
Keep your poise and your mind on playing the match and not your
feet.
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