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From: cher@ihlpm.UUCP (cherepov)
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Subject: Re:definition of "drive"
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Date: Sat, 5-Oct-85 16:54:44 EDT
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> One thing is agreed upon, and that is that SOMETHING needs to be done. High
> School and college tennis coaches all over the country are complaining that 
> their young players are frequently emulating the "stars," e.g., cursing,
> throwing their rackets, and so on. In fact, much of McEnroe's celebrity status
> can be attributed directly to his sensational behavior on the court. What do
> you think?

I don't think that It could be solved painlessly to everybody' satisfaction.
ATP-appointed (or otherwise designated) professional umpires might become
more bold, but somebody's pocket still will be hurting. McEnroe can
take being kicked out of a tournament - he was suspended not that long ago
for about a month. Just go on a new super-grossing exibition tour.

The system of fines (imposed by the Pro Council, I guess) is ok to 
punish someone with income like mine, but is not effective for the
people at the top of money list. It seems that if the fine amount could
be made proportional to a player's income (any legal problems here?)
McEnroe would quit suggesting that a linesman could not have seen
the ball long.
Pro Coucil is well-suited for that sort of actions - they proved they
were by susponding Vilas for a year (disgusting move, I think).

Other options include pro umpires and even better - 
-using replays
-somehow robotizing the line calls

But another problem arises -I'm quite content to watch tennis, and
really dislike tantrums - but it wasn't always that way.
Even small measure of antics could do if that's what really attracts
public.  Just a thought...
			Mike Cherepov


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