Players are not allowed to set up past the center mark. They must set up on the side that corresponds with the point being played, that is either on the Deuce Court side or the Ad Court side.
The final remaining lines are the service lines, which combined with the net and the singles sidelines form the service boxes. There are two service boxes on each side of the net, four in total in a tennis court. The service line in the middle of the court center of the net is referred to as the center service line. The service line towards the back, which runs parallel to the net, is simply called the service line. Service boxes measure 21 feet 6.
As the name suggests, serves must land within the correct service box or service lines to count as good and for play to continue. The serve must go over the net cleanly, without hitting or even touching the net and must land in the service box located diagonally from the side the serve is taken from.
The service returner must allow the ball to bounce once before making contact after the serve. If the returner hits the ball before it bounces, the point is automatically awarded to the server. If the serve misses the service box or hits the net, the player gets a second chance to make the serve.
If the second serve results in a fault — referred to as a double fault — then the player receiving the ball wins the point. The server must then repeat the serve. In theory, lets can go on indefinitely until either the ball lands cleanly in the service box or results in a fault. If the ball touches the net and lands out of the service box, this is considered out. It is the equivalent of missing the serve. For a serve to be a let, the ball must not only touch the net but also land in the correct service box.
If the service returner touches the ball but is not able to return the shot, this is known as a service winner. During a match, players are not allowed to touch the net with any part of their bodies or racket. They are also not allowed to cross the net with their racket, even if they themselves do not touch the net.
Shots that are hit along the side of the net and land in are considered good. So long as the shot lands within the boundaries of the court, the ball can be hit around the net post. Tennis matches are comprised of Sets. Depending on how the match is structured usually set up in advance , players need to win anywhere from one Set to three Sets best of five , with best of three Sets being most common. Sets, in turn, are broken down into Games. A player needs to win at least 6 Games to win the Set by a margin of at least two Games.
If the lead is less than two, then seven Games are required to win the Set. This can be achieved either by reaching seven with a two-Game lead or in the case of a tie, winning the Set in a tiebreaker. Tie-breakers require at least seven points to win, but the margin must be a minimum of two points.
If less than two, the tie-breaker continues until one of the players manages to win by a margin of two points. During a tie-break, players alternate serve every two points, with the exception of the very first serve.
On the first serve, the server serves only one point, and then the serve switches to the other player. After that, the serve switches every two points. The person who serves first is determined based on who received serve the last Game. The player who received serve in the Game prior to the tie-breaker initiates serve during the tie-breaker. In some tournaments, such as the French Open where tiebreakers are not used, players must win by two Games regardless.
This often results in high, double-digit Set scores. Finally, Games are further broken down into points. Games can be won when reaching four points. Similar to a Set, however, Games must be won by a difference of two points. Traditional point-scoring works in the following manner.
A Game starts out at Love-Love, in other words, The first point in a Game is counted as The second point is referred to as 30 and the third point is called If the player manages to win by a margin of at least two points, they win the Game. For example, could also be referred to as All. If the score is tied at , this is referred to as Deuce. Whoever wins the next point is said to have the Advantage also referred to as Ad for short.
If that same player wins the next point, they win the Game. If not, the score goes back to Deuce. This can continue until one of the players wins by two consecutive points. In order to distinguish between the serving player having the advantage or the returning player having the advantage, Ad-In or Ad-Out is used. Ad-In means the player serving has the advantage. Ad-Out means the player on the return side has the advantage.
A new Game then begins with the score at Love-Love. At this point, the player who was receiving serves becomes the server and the player who was serving receives serves. When the receiving player is one point away from winning a Game, this is referred to as break point.
If the player goes on to win the point, this is referred to as a service break. If a player is one point away from winning a Set, the term used is Set point. Depending on the lead, Set points can be repeated if the player who leads does not win the ensuing point. For example, if the lead is Love or Love, it is still Set point on the next serve. When a player is one point from winning the entire match, it is said to be match point.
At this point, the match is over and players are expected to shake hands. For the sake of fair play, players or teams should switch sides on all odd Game totals. For example, if the score is one Game to none, players would switch. Once the score is or , they would again switch. The online stores will let you select racquets to demo, ship you the racquets to try for a few days, and then you ship the racquets back to the company.
Try a bunch of racquets out before you buy so you don't end up purchasing a racquet that you don't like because you didn't have a chance to play with it. Choosing the Right Tennis Racket ehow.
How to Choose a Tennis Racquet Wikihow. First, the head size is square inches , giving the player a decent amount of racquet to hit the ball with. Third, this racquet makes it much easier to hit with spin. It is one of the most popular frames of all time. Volkl V1 Classic sq inch, grams, medium power. Babolat Pure Drive Team : sq inch, grams, medium power.
Tennis shoes come in different sizes, widths, cushioning, durability, and comfort levels. If you want to play a lot of tennis, consider getting a tennis shoe with an outsole guarantee.
This means that if you wear out a shoe i. Running shoes, for example, do not allow for safe side-to-side movement. You risk injury by using a non-tennis shoe. As a beginner, you can get away with using a basketball or cross-training shoe, but I recommend you invest in a pair of tennis shoes. Adidas Barricade V.
The Adidas Barricades are likely the most popular tennis shoes of all time. The reason is because it is a very durable shoe, has a 6-month outsole guarantee, and has outstanding stability.
I have found the Adidas Barricade V to be the most comfortable out of the entire series. I can also vouch for the Adidas Barricade IIs as these are perhaps the most comfortable and lightest out of the series that I have tried, but I don't see them on sale anymore these days try ebay. Asics Gel Resolution 5.
This year I decided to try the Asics Gel Resolution 5 shoe, and I am extremely happy with my purchase. The Asics Gel Resolution 5 required no break-in-period and was comfortable right out of the box. There is a reason why Asics jumped from the 11th to 2nd most popular shoe brand within a couple years.
The GR 5s are light, pretty stable, and also offer a 6-month guarantee. The Gel Resolution 6 is the latest version that is currently sold by Asics.
I will get my hands and feet on this shoe and put a review up on Tennis Files within the next few months. If you prefer a light and more comfortable shoe, I would go with the Asics Gel Resolution 5 or 6.
For a more stable and durable, but heavier, shoe, go with the Adidas Barricade V. No matter what shoe you go with, it is best to try the shoe on before you buy. Do some research, test a few shoes with light footwork movements, and then pick one that best fits your requirements and is most comfortable. Selecting tennis balls isn't nearly as complicated as tennis racquets or shoes.
Most of the brands are pretty solid, such as Penn, Wilson, and Slazenger. A can normally contains three tennis balls. They make tennis balls for different surfaces, but as a beginner, it won't make much of a difference. There are also pressure-less balls and tennis balls for kids , but you can never go wrong with a regular can of tennis balls. Go to a tennis court and hit with a friend. Get a feel for moving on the tennis court and making contact with the ball.
Don't think that just because you are not playing well you should give up. You are a beginner! Everyone starts somewhere. Roger Federer couldn't beat many people when he first started playing tennis. Have fun and try to remember what troubled you most on the court. And don't worry about your level of play right now: the steps that follow will ensure that you keep improving your tennis game.
Tennis Maps : Plug in your address or zip code, and presto. A map with a ton of flags indicating tennis court locations will pop up. Click the flag and then "more info" for a detailed map of the tennis court.
Pretty cool, and helpful! Global Tennis Network : This site not only lets you search tennis courts around your area, it also connects you with other tennis players. You can find tennis leagues, ladders, and tournaments on the Global Tennis Network as well. Pretty cool. Tennis Round : TR makes it easy to find players to hit with according to skill level.
You can send and receive text messages and emails to connect with other players on Tennis Round. You can report your scores, accumulate points, and see results of other players on the site. Go to the local library or bookstore and read tennis books. One of the best things you can do as a beginner is to immerse yourself in the game by reading about tennis. So what do you do? The biggest thing to focus on is your footwork.
Have you used any of these strokes before? Then, you can decide where you need to improve and make a plan to get there. Want to learn more about the ins and outs of tennis? Check out our blog for additional tips today. Hey : I'm Cass and my blog Stayful is all about living the full life. I love to review hotels and write about anything lifestyle.
I'm passionate and creative about everything I do in life. Travel is a top contender for my free time, but I also like to play with technology and decor. Read More…. And the more accurate and stronger your serve, the better. Here are the basic steps. Backhand So we know what happens when a ball comes to your dominant hand: you use your forehand.
Volley Another important shot? This is a perfect example of an effective volley. The difference?
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