AboutEd Hines Expertise The Rules of Tennis primarily, including junior and collegiate application of the rules as well as recreational play. Please: NO questions about practice drills or ways to improve your game.
Experience Over 30 years playing the game, including USTA and ITA Officials' certification in junior, collegiate, and professional tennis.
Organizations USTA; Atlanta Professional Tennis Umpires Association
Awards and Honors ATP Linesman, Chair Official NCAA Regional Div I and Div III, Blue Gray Tournament Chair, SEC Championships, Southern Conf Championships, Atlantic Sun Conference, Several Junior National and Super National Jr. Tournaments, NCAA Womens Championship Finals, ASI and AT&T (qualifier final) Chair.
Expert: Ed Hines Date: 6/15/2008 Subject: Double Bounce
Question Is it not the person whom is trying to return a shot to call if he thinks a ball bounced twice before he hits it. Not the person on the other side of the net.
Answer Absolutely correct, Skip. If you were trying to get a ball before it bounced twice, it's your call, not his. There are only two instances where the guy on the other side can call the point. One is a "through," ball goes through the net and the other is so rare it's not worth mentioning.
