h a l f b a k e r y"It would work, if you can find alternatives to each of the steps involved in this process."
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each time the ball hits the clay or the grass, an imprint is left on the ground from the ink inside the ball.
players and linesmen will know immediately if a ball is in or out.
well done, Rafa btw.
Arf, Arf, Ickkk...
Ball_20Dogs Maybe meat flavored and non-toxic ink? [blissmiss, Jul 04 2010]
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Of course, advertisers will sponsor balls... |
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"It's obvious to me, Frank, that the FedEx/Nike/IBM ball hit just outside the line..." |
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and ...? Rafa has the muscles :) |
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I suppose rackets, pockets, and the hands of players and
ballboys will gun up with ink as well. |
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But what about the ball dogs? Would the dye be
toxic? |
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How will they be cleaned off for the next match? |
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non toxic, water soluble ink. |
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ball dogs? you mean dogs that like to chase tennis balls - they can have the traditional ones. |
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After a spirited set won't the ink from the balls leave the players' racquets a drippy ink mess? |
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Erm, if this could be modified so it would only leave a mark on the area outside the court you might have something (starch and phenolphthalein maybe?). |
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As for the ball dogs, I really want to see that implemented. I am sure that a big match could afford to just let the dogs keep the slobbery balls, or even auction them off for charity. |
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