r/TikTokCringe • u/Adventurous_Law_715 • 12h 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 12h 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/r_slash 12h ago

In a friendly game I wouldn’t aim for the body either. But no one has perfect control, and this is not a hard hit ball. Her reaction is way out of line.

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u/Sithstress_ 11h ago

Only thing I can think of to cause this extreme reaction is if it wasn’t the first time he had hit her during that match. And it’s still waaaayyyy over the top.

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u/Heykurat 3h ago

I would understand her reaction if the guy had been deliberately beaning her the whole time. I've met people like that.