battery - Page 2

sundaypunch · 10-29-2012, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coaching32yrs

I have never seen or heard anything like that. The player's actions were criminal and violent. The police should have been contacted. A lifetime ban from USTA is the penalty that makes sense. I have seen it imposed once before. According to the rules the banned player can apply for reinstatement in 1 year. In this case it should not be granted.

The proper response to the problem.

andfor · 10-29-2012, 05:41 PM

I just said, rational adults know the difference between a tennis racquet and a real weapon. They also know the difference between a 10 year old and a adult. Then you use an adult example.

In this situation the vic is not a vegetable because he was hit once over the head by a 10 yr old wielding a 8 oz racquet.

Violence unless in self-defense accomplishes nothing. The kid hit the other kid once. If the attacker was then on top of the vic repeatedly striking him it's a little different story. Still a little kid. Slow down Brad. Common sense time.

Let the kid get his suspension and whatever other punishment he has coming from the authorities. The kid is likely disturbed.

gplracer · 10-29-2012, 08:21 PM

The op said a kid got struck on the head. If an adult then hits the offending kid it is not self defense. It is revenge and would be treated as such by the police.

I will have to ask my friend about this incident. Her son won the southern 10s. My son had played in it twice before and chose not to go because my son is focusing on the 12s.

JLyon · 10-30-2012, 06:06 AM

Southern 18's had a similar situation, few years back, in that a player at handshake smashed the opponents hand into the metal scorecards. Said player was given major suspension points.

10-29-2012, 05:41 PM	#22
andfor Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,131	I just said, rational adults know the difference between a tennis racquet and a real weapon. They also know the difference between a 10 year old and a adult. Then you use an adult example. In this situation the vic is not a vegetable because he was hit once over the head by a 10 yr old wielding a 8 oz racquet. Violence unless in self-defense accomplishes nothing. The kid hit the other kid once. If the attacker was then on top of the vic repeatedly striking him it's a little different story. Still a little kid. Slow down Brad. Common sense time. Let the kid get his suspension and whatever other punishment he has coming from the authorities. The kid is likely disturbed. __________________ "i thought those were just a little harmless brown bugs, you know the ones take wings and fly? but it turned to be Flees." Fedace

10-29-2012, 08:21 PM	#23
gplracer Semi-Pro Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 776	The op said a kid got struck on the head. If an adult then hits the offending kid it is not self defense. It is revenge and would be treated as such by the police. I will have to ask my friend about this incident. Her son won the southern 10s. My son had played in it twice before and chose not to go because my son is focusing on the 12s. __________________ Wilson 6.1 95

10-30-2012, 06:06 AM	#24
JLyon Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: AR Posts: 2,294	Southern 18's had a similar situation, few years back, in that a player at handshake smashed the opponents hand into the metal scorecards. Said player was given major suspension points. __________________ Dunlop Bio 300 48/53 lbs. A cruel joke by USTA putting my 4.0 butt at 5.0 for future butt kickings

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