Author Topic: Coaching during the match (Read 1125 times)

williamchung7 · « **on:** January 29, 2012, 05:42:45 AM »

Personally I don't like it.

I am watching Channel 7 (Australian TV channel which broadcast Australian open every year.), channel 7 commentator Jim Courier and Lleyton Hewitt have been disscusing Uncle Tony is coaching Nadal since half way of 2nd set.

Question they are asking....

Should coaching allow in this match?

Certainly, Jim Courier definitely support it if ATP decide to ban it. Because he said a lot of time he don't like uncle Tony talked to Nadal what he needs to do.

williamchung7 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2012, 05:54:51 AM »

Uncle Tony moves to 1st row..... $:\$

Channel 7 showed it on TV.

Avatar · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:11:20 AM »

have they showed clips of what exactly he's doing/saying?

falcon · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:16:45 AM »

If Toni is really coaching out there, he's doing a horrible job

williamchung7 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:19:43 AM »

Quote from: Avatar on January 29, 2012, 06:11:20 AM

have they showed clips of what exactly he's doing/saying?

Channel 7 showed the clip...
Jim Courier said Uncle Tony was talking to Nadal where he need to stand when his opponent is serving and what shots he need to play. Jim Courier said the same thing when Nadal againsted Federer and Berdych.

williamchung7 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:24:31 AM »

Quote from: falcon on January 29, 2012, 06:16:45 AM

If Toni is really coaching out there, he's doing a horrible job

Well, currently they don't have solution. Don't say it to Tony it is what I said, it is what Jim said.

Gawdblessya · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:36:49 AM »

It amuses me that Nadal fans think this is "news"!! Nadal has been fined for receiving on court coaching. And it goes on still. For commentators to come out & say it - finally - shows it is ongoing. Quite what "proof" is required, is difficult to see.

Babblelot · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:39:04 AM »

They do it

We all know

The ATP knows

Im OK with it

Gawdblessya · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:49:37 AM »

I'm not okay with it. Gamesmanship & rule breaking. The desperation to win by any means. If they do it & get away with it that is one thing. But I can't condone it or accept it as okay.

monstertruck · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:01:44 AM »

They do it.

Only a few fans know it and are willing to admit it.

The ATP knows it and chooses not to address the issue (sort of like stalling or screeching).

The media knows it and refuses to show it.

Completely unacceptable per the rules.

I don't want them to change the rules, just enforce them.

tennisfan78 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:21:52 AM »

May be they should move the players boxes far away from the court. lol

swish · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:12:10 AM »

If some don't do it and follow the rules it's a disavantage.
I know Fed rarely looks at his box.

Today Nadal picked up a que to call for a challenge from his box as reported by the commentators.

falcon · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:04:40 PM »

^^^ that's the only thing the cameras showed, Swish. I don't support on court coaching either. it is cheating.

ashwin#1 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:25:56 AM »

i don't like it..:no:
during the finals, i was surprised that nadal wasn't fined by the umpire when he looked up to his box to enquire whether he should challenge the linesman call or not..

this should be stopped..

mav140 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:52:09 AM »

I do have to agree... This rule should be enforced.. it is not the first or second time this has happened and it will certainly not be the last until an umpire can grow some balls and enforce this rule against a top player and influential player as Nadal...

sid · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2012, 06:26:17 PM »

Quote from: tennisfan78 on January 29, 2012, 09:21:52 AM

May be they should move the players boxes far away from the court. lol

That would sort it TF

tennisfan78 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:36:39 PM »

Quote from: sid on January 31, 2012, 06:26:17 PM

Quote from: tennisfan78 on January 29, 2012, 09:21:52 AM

May be they should move the players boxes far away from the court. lol

That would sort it TF

lol sid. how is it going?

any updates on murray? when is he scheduled to play again?

Alex · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:00:04 PM »

to be honest with you, yeah it is cheating in a way but it doesn't really matter. top guys know each other too well and I really don't believe that uncle Tony is such a tennis genius that he can help Nadal to win against Novak even if he was allowed to coach Nadal after every point. I mean what can he really tell him to do?

Nadal should get rid of his uncle and get a real trainer. Nadal needs to change and evolve... easier said than done.

Richard Miller · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:21:05 PM »

Can't say much about tactics, however advising whether to challenge or not, can definitely be helpful.

monstertruck · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:58:21 PM »

Quote from: Alex on February 13, 2012, 02:00:04 PM

to be honest with you, yeah it is cheating in a way but it doesn't really matter. top guys know each other too well and I really don't believe that uncle Tony is such a tennis genius that he can help Nadal to win against Novak even if he was allowed to coach Nadal after every point. I mean what can he really tell him to do?

Nadal should get rid of his uncle and get a real trainer. Nadal needs to change and evolve... easier said than done.

Seriously???

When some matches can turn on a single point and the differences after hours of grueling play are but a point here or there, having the assistance of a cool head and extra pair of eyes could easily sway the course of a slam final. Easily. Is that what you want? I think you know my answer.

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Author Topic: Coaching during the match (Read 1125 times)