I was surfing the net this weekend and found these fun videos for #ThrowbackThursday from The Tennis Channel, and I just had to share!
Remember back in 2010-’11, when comedian Satan Jon Lovitz hosted the segment on Tennis Channel called “Court Calls”? He would pop up on our screens in his Tennis Channel chair ump togs, and in 60 humorous seconds, show a scenario and explain the applicable rule which we might not have known. Back then, I didn’t even know he played tennis!
Here are some pics of him from various pro/celeb charity events. There were tons of others of him actually playing tennis, but I didn’t post them because they were covered corner-to-corner by watermarks:
I really wish the Tennis Channel would bring this segment back. It’s important to learn which rules apply to certain scenarios, and if humor was involved? It’s a win-win!!
Here are the clips I found in which Jon gives breaks down the sitch, and gives the deets on which rule applies – you’ll recognize a few of them :-)
Enjoy!
Changing A Line Call
Can you change your “Let it go!” call after your partner lets the ball go? Let’s ask Jon…
The Foot Fault
Can you call a foot fault on your opponent? Jon Lovitz would like to see you try.
A Late Call
You’re opponent waits 30 seconds to make the call … this makes Jon Lovitz very upset.
Obstacles On The Court
Jon Lovitz makes the call – if your opponent leaves their shirt on the net – do you win the point?
