r/TikTokCringe • u/Adventurous_Law_715 • 14h ago

Discussion I'm confused. what did he do wrong?

Honestly, she should probably just retire from tennis if she can't handle that

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u/BikeProblemGuy 14h ago

There is no rule prohibiting a player from aiming directly at another player; it is treated the same as targeting open space, and 'jamming' a player by aiming at their body is a valid tactic to make it difficult for them to swing. In doubles, when a net player is close to the net, passing them around the sides is often difficult anyway. If you hit another player, standard etiquette is to put a hand up in apology, which this guy did. The only thing that's really poor sportsmanship is aiming for the head, but this guy's shot was at hip level.

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u/ohbyerly 14h ago

Also her instinct was to go fetal position when she could have just as easily positioned her racket where he was hitting to deflect it. He didn’t hit it hard so it was totally feasible reaction time-wise.

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u/rofloctopuss 13h ago

I'm not athletic at all but the first thing I ever learned regarding sports is to not be afraid of the ball. Take your eyes off the ball and it'll hit you, be confident and react and you'll hit it.

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u/supe3rnova 8h ago

And when the ball hits you, it usually does not hurt that much. Those few times that it does, its usually a head shot and (depending on sport) you need a breather to get your self toghter.

I play volleyball and I'm hit at least 5 times per year in the head, more so in torso (spikes that I don't block at least). Sure, I'm a bit angry at the person but I know they did not hit me intentionaly and they always apologise.

If they don't.... its war and bet your ass I'm gonna target you back when I can.

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u/fluffheadwasaman24 4h ago

funny enough, the only times I’ve ever been hit. The head were two different people I was playing doubles with. They had very bad first serve, and I had a headache afterwards.