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QUESTION: My child is scared to call an umpire onto the court. How can we help?
Frank: As I’ve addressed throughout this book, pre-setting the emotional match protocols are as important as developing motor programs for mechanical strokes. The solution to dealing with on-court controversy (such as calling an umpire to the court.) should already be pre-wired before the match begins. Be sure your child is clear about the actual rules and regulations of competitive play. This requires reading the rules and regulations of the game. Once your child is aware of the official protocol of calling an umpire to her court, she will be more confident in her proactive action. Remind her that she works too hard to allow cheaters to steal what is rightfully hers. Calling an umpire onto the court is demanding fair play.
