Can an umpire call service fault?

[Andrew]

Is an umpire allow to call a service fault? please let me know which section of the rule allow the umpire to call a service fault. I have always thought th eumpire is not allow to call a service fault because of parallel effect. Anyone to help me out on this one?

[kwun]

interesting question!

the following are exerpts from the official rule. so in other words, no, the umpire cannot overrule the service judge, but however, if the umpire get sick of him/her, he can kick him/her out. :)

kwun

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17.3 The service judge shall call service faults made by the server should they occur (Law 9)..

17.5 An official's decision is final on all points of fact for which that official is responsible.

17.6 An umpire shall:

17.6.4 appoint or remove line judges or a service judge in consultation with the Referee;

[Andrew]

Can an umpire call service fault in the absence of a service judge or does he or she have to appoint a service judge if there is doubt?

[kwun]

oh, i see what you mean. when the umpire is sitting so high up, he won't be able to tell if the service is over the waist or not. that make sense. i guess for club competition where the umpire is sitting down low, or sometimes even just standing, he can possible be the service judge too. but he also has to watch the receiver. that will make it difficult.

kwun