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Character in the Tennis Life

Making the Right Call

The Close Call

Making the Right Call

The ball lands close to the line.

The decision rests in your hands.

Your opponent looks across the net. Your parent is watching. The result matters. And you know what you saw.

This is when honesty means more than just a word.

A close call forces you to choose between taking the point and sticking to your standards. The point feels important right now, but your standards last much longer.

A player with character does the right thing, especially when it matters most. They make the honest call, knowing that belief in oneself is built in moments when only they know what really happened.

The right call may cost you a point.

Making the wrong call costs you something more important.

The match will end, but your character remains.

TraitHonesty
StandardTell the truth when the truth costs you something.
Player QuestionDid I honor the game, my opponent, and myself?

FBTL Cue

Make the call you'll feel good about after the match. Compete knowing you stayed true to your standards.

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