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Tennis
Can someone explain the rules of tennis simply? I am thinking of taking it up in the spring, but I need to understand the rules first. thanks!
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I've been playing tennis since I was 6. Once you get a hang of the rules, it's very simple and easy.
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heres a link that tells it simplified..
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also, its easier to understand rules when you play the game...so don't worry, even if you don't understand now, whhen you play, things will become more clear
good lukc on making the team :)
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Ok just to convey the basic step by step play (I will only overlap a bit with what was written below):
Tennis scoring system:
1. The first player to serve starts on the right side of the court (behind the baseline) and serves diagonnally into his opponent's left service box. If he misses or nets his first serve he gets a second try. If he misses that one too the point goes to his opponent.
2. He then serves from the other side, continuing until the "game" is over. Game points are measured as follows: The first point is 15, the next is 30, the third is 40, and the next one wins you the game (unless the score reaches 40- 40). So a score of 3 points to one is 40- 15.
3. In the event that players reach 40- 40 (also called deuce), then the next point won wins that player an "advantage". If he wins the next point after that he takes the game, if he loses it the score goes back to deuce.
4. Once a game has been completed service passes to the other player.
5. Tennis scoring is measured in games, sets and match. To win a set you must have at least six games and also have a 2 game lead over your opponent (this means that you must have won at least one game on his service... also called a "break"). Often if the scores equal 6-6 then a special thing called a "tiebreak" is played (a type of game where service changes back and forth). To win the match you must either win 2 out of 3 sets or 3 out of 5 sets (depending on what is agreed).
Scoring points:
- A point is won when your oponent either hits a ball outside of your court, hits the ball into the net, is unable to reach a ball you have struck into his court.
- A ball is considered out when it completely misses the side or baseline. If it grazes it even slightly it is considered in.
- If the ball strikes the net and falls onto the oponents side of the court the point is still in play (except from a service, in that case the serve is repeated).
- The ball has to be allowed to bounce once before returning a service. After that it may be struck without bouncing, or after 1 bounce (if it bounces two times the point is lost).
I also have a link for you. It explains things in a very logical manner.
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Good luck.
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The basic rules are...
THE COURT - Tennis should be played on a court that is built to certain specifications. The court should be 78 feet long. For a singles match, the court should be 27 feet in width, and for doubles matches, the court's width should be 36 feet. The net should be composed of a net with a cord of metal cable supporting it at a height of 3 and a half feet. Service lines should be placed 21 feet from each side of the net, designating the area in which serving should be performed.
THE RACKET - The rackets used in tennis should only have one pair of crisscrossing strings. Vibration dampening devices are allowed on the rackets, but they can only be placed outside of the strings. No devices that incorporate batteries to help your play are allowed.
THE SCORING - Tennis is a unique game in that it has special names given to the various points awarded. When calling out the score, the person serving the ball should always say their score first. A score of zero is called out by saying ‘Love', and from there, the points go to 15, 30, 40, and game. If both players get a score of 40, the game must become a tie-breaker, and a 40-40 score is announced by saying ‘Deuce'. In a ‘Deuce' situation, if a player gets a point, they are said to have ‘Advantage'. If a player with an ‘Advantage' gets another point, the game is over. If a player gets a point while the other has ‘Advantage', the score is reset to ‘Deuce'. When a game is won, another game is begun until someone gets the best of 7 games. One catch is that they must win by two. If, at the end of 7 games, a player is up 4 to 3, another match must be held as winning by two is necessary. If a player takes the best of 7 games, winning by 2, they are said to have won the match.
I got those from: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Have funn and I love that sport :]
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