tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245640.post7262987630067264738..comments2023-10-24T06:05:38.954-05:00Comments on The Thinker--or Just Sitting Around?: Foot (In the Mouth) FaultPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504383209010655249noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245640.post-73717562420703451612009-09-15T15:30:13.008-05:002009-09-15T15:30:13.008-05:00I'm saying it's a bad rule that needs to b...I'm saying it's a bad rule that needs to be changed. How many times have you seen the pro tennis players commit foot faults? I've seen plenty of uncalled foot faults in any given match, especially in the ball toss windup. Ever notice how a player will lift his or her support foot on its heel, then come down on it to power through the serve? That's an uncalled foot fault (by the rules) an inordinate number of times. It's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed, tightened up, clarified, if only because were it consistently enforced the players would spend more time yelling at the chair ump than playing.<br /><br />Ultimately, the good rules bolster the spirit of the game rather than undermine it. The bad rules in every sport are identified and eventually changed.<br /><br />As for Serena's poor sportsmanship, no argument from me.Carloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097922323580156789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245640.post-77989183815613488462009-09-15T13:22:07.866-05:002009-09-15T13:22:07.866-05:00I'll disagree with you on this one. (Meh, one ...I'll disagree with you on this one. (Meh, one out of how many dozens?)<br /><br />A line is a line. Cross it and it's called. That's the rule and it's that simple. She's a professional. She should be able to follow that simple concept.<br /><br />Look at an NFL lineman. He squats face to face with 300+ guys a foot from his brain bucket who's sole goal is to knock him on his ass. Yet he waits, and waits, and *snap*! Go to soon and the entire team is penalized. In the Central Michigan v. MSU game is was the single official call that cost MSU the game when CMU got a second chance but 5 yards closer.<br /><br />To me, the violation of the spirit of the game comes from officials failing to enforce the rules of the game. That changes the game so call it something else. Like pro basketball players being allowed to travel or being given all day to hang around in the key. That's not basketball.<br /><br />Follow the rules or go home a loser. <br /><br />And for the love of all that's competitive, don't harass the officials who call you on your violations. That's the epitome of a poor sport, not a champion.I'm Not Nednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245640.post-48589894452315062842009-09-15T11:21:17.186-05:002009-09-15T11:21:17.186-05:00I totally agree with this.
But I'll go a bit ...I totally agree with this.<br /><br />But I'll go a bit further: if they won't change the rule, why can't they apply the same amazing technology they now use to determine in/out calls on appeal? I would think it's almost exactly the same thing. The computer should be able to determine whether her foot was on the baseline or not, just like a ball.schmidlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408511092032665751noreply@blogger.com