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Old 11-20-2012, 07:51 PM   #8
JLyon
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Originally Posted by gplracer View Post
Not always true. I have seen umpires over rule calls without being asked to do so. Some umpires take a much more active role than others. There should be more consistency.
In USTA officials must overrule before an appeal, if in direct observation. ITA is wait for an appeal.
So if an official sees a clear wrong call they have obligation to overrule call immediately without an appeal.
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