Hindrances need clarification
2 posters
The v2 Forum :: Sport :: Tennis
Page 1 of 1
Hindrances need clarification
OK so Serena was guilty of an obvious hindrance by yelling out before her opponent hit the ball.
My question is that if yelling out (of any kind) is seen as a hindrance according to the rules whilst the point is in progress where does that leave grunting or screaming? If it starts and stops before the ball even goes over the net that might be debatable but if it actually hinders the opponent each time before they hit the ball by still being audible (as with Azarenka and possibly Sharapova) then surely it is hindrance plain and simple.
It really is about time the WTA (in particular) sorted this one out especially as Bollitieri (who supposedly actively encourages his players esp. female to do this) sees it as a non-issue. If premature "come ons" are a no-no then so should be excessive shrieking and shouting.
My question is that if yelling out (of any kind) is seen as a hindrance according to the rules whilst the point is in progress where does that leave grunting or screaming? If it starts and stops before the ball even goes over the net that might be debatable but if it actually hinders the opponent each time before they hit the ball by still being audible (as with Azarenka and possibly Sharapova) then surely it is hindrance plain and simple.
It really is about time the WTA (in particular) sorted this one out especially as Bollitieri (who supposedly actively encourages his players esp. female to do this) sees it as a non-issue. If premature "come ons" are a no-no then so should be excessive shrieking and shouting.
newballs- Posts : 1156
Join date : 2011-06-01
Re: Hindrances need clarification
Sorry, I thought you were talking about Simplistic_Analysis.
bogbrush- Posts : 11169
Join date : 2011-04-13
Re: Hindrances need clarification
Well I guess at least Simplistic_Analysis has an honest name given the nature of his/her posts (although I'm assuming it's the former).
Surprised he hasn't graced this post with his insight.
Surprised he hasn't graced this post with his insight.
newballs- Posts : 1156
Join date : 2011-06-01
Similar topics
» Clarification on Laws Please
» "Use It!" - Clarification Required Please
» IRB law clarification on kicking
» Clarification on Ireland qualification chances?
» McBryde Seeks IRB Clarification on Referreeing of the Scrum
» "Use It!" - Clarification Required Please
» IRB law clarification on kicking
» Clarification on Ireland qualification chances?
» McBryde Seeks IRB Clarification on Referreeing of the Scrum
The v2 Forum :: Sport :: Tennis
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum