Fake underarm serve should not be allowed

[Chalkdust]

The problem isn't with the underarm serve.
The problem is that in tennis there is no clear rule about when the point starts.
I think once a point is underway then anything goes.
But, I think it's gamesmanship to fake the start of the point.
This is all solved very easily.
We need a rule like in Table Tennis where once the ball leaves the server’s hand it is in play, and so counts as the receiver’s point if the ball is missed or mis-hit.
Once you step onto the line and toss the ball, the point is on. And then feel free to serve underarm, overarm, fake overarm and hit it underarm, whatever.
But you have to hit it, or else lose the point.
This rule also gets rid of endless ball bouncing before the serve, and multiple tosses.

 

[MiamiWeekendWarrior]

From what I've been able to find, that wasn't even a legal serve.

" The server then releases the ball by hand and must hit it before the ball reaches the ground. "

He did not do this. It bounced, then he hit it.

 

[struggle]

Optic yellow clothing should not be allowed.

I'm still waiting for a player to come out with a white shirt, optic yellow orbs printed on it.

Underhand serves are fine.

Be ready.

Should we make aces illegal, since you weren't ready for such?

Ralph Nadal abuses the timeclock and/OR doesn't play at servers pace.....ad nauseum.
This is a MUCH bigger detriment to the sport than an occasional underhand serve.

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

I agree. It's unfair. Just like any serve over 100 mph should be a fault. Skill should be generally removed from the game.

 

[UnderratedSlam]

"Fake underarm serve".

How is it fake if the ball reaches the opponent's half?