Another Line Judge Question

[Tony.oe4]

I clearly saw court between the line and the ball. The ball was hit slow enough that I am very confident it was past the end line but within my sideline. I did make my in call since it was within my sideline.

This was during a high school match so there was not a whole lot of communication prior to the start and there was no post match meeting.

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by Tony.oe4

I clearly saw court between the line and the ball. The ball was hit slow enough that I am very confident it was past the end line but within my sideline.

Speaking generally, 60 plus feet away from ball can create some misleading angles, views, and opinions.

In any case, not your dog, not your fleas, stick to your responsibilities unless specifically asked (and in this case, I could hope you wouldn't be).

[Tony.oe4]

Originally Posted by FMadera

Speaking generally, 60 plus feet away from ball can create some misleading angles, views, and opinions.

In any case, not your dog, not your fleas, stick to your responsibilities unless specifically asked (and in this case, I could hope you wouldn't be).

I was just checking with the group and all the responses were very similar in nature which is to make the call I am supposed to make and not worry about my partner's call. I did just that in this case.

Thanks for all the clarification!

[dbwill]

Originally Posted by FMadera

In any case, not your dog, not your fleas, stick to your responsibilities unless specifically asked (and in this case, I could hope you wouldn't be).

Would this also apply to seeing, for instance, receiving LF with a foot outside the court as serve is struck? As a LJ, should I circle the flag over my head and point at the line or ignore since it is R2's call?

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by dbwill

Would this also apply to seeing, for instance, receiving LF with a foot outside the court as serve is struck? As a LJ, should I circle the flag over my head and point at the line or ignore since it is R2's call?

Depends on the situation. Talk about it during your prematch. Some referees want to be the sole determinant of what's bad enough to call.

In this situation, if I were rating that R2, I'd either want them to make the call or at least address the situation with the player/coach. Not that addressing it is required, but it's better than ignoring big faults, IMO.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by dbwill

Would this also apply to seeing, for instance, receiving LF with a foot outside the court as serve is struck? As a LJ, should I circle the flag over my head and point at the line or ignore since it is R2's call?

I can't speak for FED, because I don't have the books handy, but PAVO shoes:

Situations When Line Judges Do Not Signal

6. Non-server is touching the floor outside the sideline or end line on contact of serve.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Situations When Line Judges Do Not Signal

6. Non-server is touching the floor outside the sideline or end line on contact of serve.

Bob beat me to it, but this is specifically addressed as NOT the responsibility of the LJ. (I think that's a recent change, btw, like within the last 5 years. But I wouldn't swear to that.)