Should the Service "Let" be axed? - Page 2

Bud · 07-02-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bbash

It would be pretty hard to judge what a "dead" ball is.

How would that be hard?... A dead ball bounces twice inside the service box... or once inside the service box and then in the doubles alley (or completely outside the court).

It would be a very rare ball that hits the net, bounces inside the service box once time and then continues inside the court toward the receiver.

Max G. · 07-02-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud

How would that be hard?... A dead ball bounces twice inside the service box... or once inside the service box and then in the doubles alley (or completely outside the court).

In that case, you're forcing the returner to try to make a linecall - do they hit the ball before it bounces twice, or is that second bounce going to be inside the line?

That would be incredibly annoying. "Oops - you should've hit that one, it landed just outside the line!" "Nope, video replay shows that he probably shouldn't have gone for that tough shot, would've been a dead ball.."

Bud · 07-02-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud

How would that be hard?... A dead ball bounces twice inside the service box... or once inside the service box and then in the doubles alley (or completely outside the court).

It would be a very rare ball that hits the net, bounces inside the service box once time and then continues inside the court toward the receiver.

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Originally Posted by Max G.

In that case, you're forcing the returner to try to make a linecall - do they hit the ball before it bounces twice, or is that second bounce going to be inside the line?

That would be incredibly annoying. "Oops - you should've hit that one, it landed just outside the line!" "Nope, video replay shows that he probably shouldn't have gone for that tough shot, would've been a dead ball.."

See bolded portion above.

geese_com · 07-02-2009, 03:51 PM

I disagree. I think it would actually throw off the flow of the game more than having lets.

flat · 07-02-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by skip1969

nothing the tour has done in the last 20 years has sped up matches. tennis will never be a sport that will please tv execs and fit into a nice, predetermined time slot. some matches will last an hour and a half, some will last four. that's just how it is.

Why do we accept this? If tennis doesn't evolve it's going to be left in the dust.

I don't really care about lets, but we need to shorten the length of tennis matches. I am often surprised people don't see the benefit of it....

flat · 07-02-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by batz

Disagree completely - would fundamentally change the game of tennis IMO.

Can you elaborate? If the game of tennis is that fragile, then nothing can possibly be changed...and tennis will never improve.

Let or not, it's not really a big deal in my mind. We should get rid of it because it shortens the game.

Nadal_Freak · 07-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Nope. It is just fine the way it is.

Leublu tennis · 07-02-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jackson vile

They should get rid of it, total BS. Otherwise they should make it even and not allow a let on ground strokes.

You have to be consistent.

You know, thats a very good point.

35ft6 · 07-02-2009, 04:44 PM

Yes! Axe it. Now. There's no need for it at all.

Leublu tennis · 07-02-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 35ft6

Yes! Axe it. Now. There's no need for it at all.

I am tempted to say the same thing. With a let, the ball lands in the service court and with a great deal of pace on it. So why not have the receiver return it? What exactly is the point of a let? That it interferes with the return of the serve? So do bad bounces. So do balls that slide off when they hit a line. All part of the game.

lightning.lu10 · 07-02-2009, 07:32 PM

Then people would just be aiming for the net cord making it virtually impossible to lose your service match. If you go for the net cord, it forces the guy to move up, then you bring out a 120 mph serve.

Dgpsx7 · 07-02-2009, 07:34 PM

they should keep it. Key points in a match should not end with a let point. As exciting as that would be it is unfair.

lawrence · 07-02-2009, 08:16 PM

why would you get rid of this rule? its worked fine since - whenever it was introduced
and can you imagine, being a pro player and standing behind the baseline to receive a massive serve
only to have the ball hit the cord and dropshot, while you run and cry because there's no chance you're going to reach it in time

players apologize for cord balls that win rallies, but you can't stop play just for that

cords on serves however, are completely avoidable
hence the let

RoddickRook · 07-02-2009, 08:54 PM

No it shouldn't. It allows the game to start fairly.

Chase · 07-02-2009, 09:35 PM

no...how many service lets are there in an average professional tennis match? Would be willing to bet less than 10 per match. How long does it take to retake a serve? 30 seconds at most. You would save five minutes per match. Hardly worth it. If you really wanted to speed up the game, reduce the number of sets in GS's from best of 5 to best of 3. Take out second serves. Remove deuces altogether. Not that I advocate any of the above, but there are far more effective ways of reducing the time taken in a tennis match than allowing random acts of luck that may alter the course of a tennis match.

tennisdad65 · 07-02-2009, 09:40 PM

Axe it. I hate it when I ace someone and they call a let

Sentinel · 07-02-2009, 09:45 PM

"Lets" are a pain, esp on second serves in the WTA where so many are prone to DFing at critical points.

Just yesterday, Elena had a let on a 2nd serve, which could easily have been picked by Serena. Then she double faulted and was broken.

Lets should be scrapped from serves. The only exception would be (if at all) the ball bounces two times in the service box after netting.

jimbo333 · 07-03-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratsoup

Ugh, how did you come with such a bad idea? At first I started to read these forums, I thought smart people were posting here. Now I'm having doubts. I mean people who play tennis at level 3.0 or something shouldn't even get the idea in their heads to change the rules. wtf is what?

I got the idea from Martina Navratilova, who was quite a good player in her day

jimbo333 · 09-30-2009, 04:50 PM

I still think the Let should be axed!

I'm amazed 74% think it should remain!

JeMar · 09-30-2009, 04:54 PM

No, it would be gimmicky and pointless.

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07-02-2009, 07:34 PM	#32
Dgpsx7 Professional Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,139	they should keep it. Key points in a match should not end with a let point. As exciting as that would be it is unfair. __________________ The KPS88 Completes Me..

07-02-2009, 08:16 PM	#33
lawrence Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,871	why would you get rid of this rule? its worked fine since - whenever it was introduced and can you imagine, being a pro player and standing behind the baseline to receive a massive serve only to have the ball hit the cord and dropshot, while you run and cry because there's no chance you're going to reach it in time players apologize for cord balls that win rallies, but you can't stop play just for that cords on serves however, are completely avoidable hence the let __________________ "I currently rank Federer as the 8th greatest male player of all time." -grafselesfan

07-02-2009, 09:35 PM	#35
Chase Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 112	no...how many service lets are there in an average professional tennis match? Would be willing to bet less than 10 per match. How long does it take to retake a serve? 30 seconds at most. You would save five minutes per match. Hardly worth it. If you really wanted to speed up the game, reduce the number of sets in GS's from best of 5 to best of 3. Take out second serves. Remove deuces altogether. Not that I advocate any of the above, but there are far more effective ways of reducing the time taken in a tennis match than allowing random acts of luck that may alter the course of a tennis match. __________________ Pro Kennex Heritage Type C Redondo 93

09-30-2009, 04:50 PM	#39
jimbo333 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Windsor, England Posts: 3,995	I still think the Let should be axed! I'm amazed 74% think it should remain! __________________ :)