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1. I prefer this to Virtua Tennis, but that’s probably because I already play tennis and have some understanding of how the sport should be I prefer this to Virtua Tennis, but that’s probably because I already play tennis and have some understanding of how the sport should be played. Virtua Tennis is an arcade game, not a tennis simulation. VT used to make me angry because it’s the only tennis game in existence where serving (as opposed to returning serve) is a real disadvantage, particularly at higher levels of play. Smash Court is about timing and preparing your shots well in advance of actually making them, and a good serve can put you in a dominating position right from the start. It’s tricky, but definitely not «random» as one of the reviews above suggests. If anything, the game does a really good job of not «scripting» the shots the way Virtua Tennis sometimes does. (VT seems to have set patterns for certain situations, this one doesn’t … or at least it seems deeper.) Hey, this game actually has unforced errors, winners, and aces! What happens depends on you. I like the way you gain experience for winning matches and tournaments, and I love the way you can buy special shots with the experience you earn. It means you can progress very quickly and logically, and it means that your experienced player has some nicely tailored weapons and skills. As for cons, I’ve run into some framerate issues here and there. Nothing to spoil the game, but it could be smoother in spots. I’ve also turned off the instant replay option because it was repetitive and annoying. And what’s with Roger Federer being ranked Number 31 in the world when you play in tour mode? Does this take place, like, 10 years from now? I also wish the ATP or the Grand Slams could be coaxed into endorsing a tennis game so that you got to play in the real venues instead of reasonable facsimiles. Aside from all that, though, I really like it. I found it a much more pleasing game from a tennis fan’s perspective.… Expand

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How many sets in tennis and how long is the game

how to choose a tennis racket?

Choosing a racket for a beginner tennis player is not an easy task. After all, the technique and style of the game will depend on this. It is better to buy a racket in specialized stores where there is a choice. Taking the racket in hand, you can feel whether the racket is suitable for weight, length and size of the handle, whether it is convenient to handle. If you have a coach, he will definitely tell you where you can buy a racket and help you pick it up.

who is the most titled tennis player in Russia?

Evgeny Kafelnikov is the most titled tennis player in Russia, having won twenty-six tournaments in men’s singles and twenty-seven tournaments in doubles. In 1996, Kafelnikov was the first Russian tennis player to win the Grand Slam tournament and become the first racket of the world, in 2000 he won the Olympic Games in Sydney. In 2002 he won the Davis Cup with the Russian national team. He retired in 2003 at the peak of his success and in excellent physical shape. In 2019Yevgeny Kafelnikov’s name was included in the lists of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

how long was the longest tennis match?

Tennis players Simon Münzinger and Cyril Kammermann from Switzerland in 2007 in Derendigen (Switzerland) played 56 sets without a break and broke the world record for the longest match. The game lasted 26 hours and 15 minutes.

But the longest match at the Grand Slam tournament took place in 2010. The game between Nicolas Mayut and John Isner lasted 11 hours, 5 minutes and stretched over three days. Several other records were set in the game, for example, the record for the number of games played and aces completed.

how much time is allowed for rest at the end of each set?

At the end of each set, a break of 120 seconds is provided. The beginning of the break is counted from the moment the point is played until the ball is hit when the next point is played.

who is a ballboy?

A ballboy is a boy or girl who helps players on the court during competitions. They collect the out-of-bounds balls and pass them to the serving players. For many children, this is a pass to professional tennis. At competitions, they meet their idols, watch the game, learn the basics of the game and gain experience.

tennis rules?

Players or teams are on opposite sides of the net. One of the players serves the ball and is the server. And the second player hits the ball and is considered to receive the serve. The serving player seeks to send the ball so that it hits the opponent’s court area, and he would not have time to return it before the ball touches the court a second time. If a tennis player misses the ball, then the opponent gets a point. Two attempts are given to serve the ball to the left and right corners of the squares of the field. The player who scores the required number of won sets, which consist of games, wins the match.

which of the Russian tennis players is in the top 10 of the ATP rating?

In the updated ranking of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Russia became the only country with two representatives in the top 10. They are Daniil Medvedev, who is in sixth place, and Andrey Rublev, who is in tenth place.

which square is served when the score is 15/15, 30/30, 40/40?

There are two serving squares on the playing court. The first square is to the left of the serving player, and the second is to the right. At the beginning of the game and with an even score: 15/15, 30/30, 40/40 the ball is always served in the first square. With an odd score, the ball is introduced into the second square.

that Maria Sharapova is officially recognized as the loudest tennis player on the planet?

Maria Sharapova had a special style of play. Each of her blows was accompanied by a loud scream, which simply pissed off rivals and fans. Sometimes the screams reached the level of 105 decibels, which is comparable to the rumble of an airplane taking off. With the help of a cry, Maria was taught from childhood to inhale sharply and invest more in the blow. It should be noted that in addition to the loud accompaniment of her game, Maria Sharapova played equally well with her left and right hand, and this also helped her on the court.

main strokes used by tennis players?

Modern tennis players use a variety of ball strokes that differ in technique, ball trajectory and other key points.
Serve — every tennis rally begins with a serve.
Forehand — hit after the ball bounces off the ground. It is performed with the right hand, which is played by most tennis players.
Backhand — attacking left hand.
Volleyball — an attacking shot, which is usually carried out at a short distance from the net.
Smash — hitting a high-flying ball from top to bottom. It is performed at a small distance from the grid and hits where the player intended.
Slice (cutting blow) — a defensive blow that is applied along the trajectory forward and down.
Candle — a difficult upward arcing stroke. It is used both in attack and in defense.
Sweeping Shot — An attacking hit aimed at an empty corner of the court so that the opponent cannot reach the ball with the racket.
Cross — a strike directed diagonally.

that there are two types of balls — «Standard» and «Extra»?

«Standard» are suitable for clay and indoor courts, as they are not very dense pile. «Extra» are more often used on hard surfaces. Their pile is thicker and longer, which slows down the speed of their flight and rebound.

who is the leader in broken rackets?

A bright Soviet tennis player Marat Safin broke a great many rackets during his twelve years of career. It’s impossible to calculate exactly how many. Quite often, failures on the court were accompanied by swearing at oneself and beating rackets on the court. Due to the unbalanced nature, the athlete is considered the clear leader in broken rackets.

What contributes to the development of tennis in Russia?

Construction of courts, opening of new tennis halls and academies, for example: Tennis Academy in the Olympic Park in Sochi, Ural Tennis Academy in Yekaterinburg, hosting international tournaments such as the Kremlin Cup, St. -Petersburg Open, Davis Cup matches and Federation Cup in Russian cities: Vladivostok, Novy Urengoy, Irkutsk, as well as the publication of the Tennis + magazine (1992 — 2009), Tennis Weekend (since 2006), the broadcast of the Tennis television channel on NTV +, the publication of the encyclopedic , reference, educational literature and much more contributes to the development of tennis in Russia.

What tennis tournaments are held in Russia?

Russia hosts two tournaments for women and men: the Kremlin Cup and the St. Petersburg Open. The Kremlin Cup is held in autumn in Moscow on the hard courts of the Olimpiysky Sports Complex for both men and women. St. Petersburg Open takes place on the hard courts of the Sibur Arena complex in February WTA, and in September ATP.

What are tennis accessories?

Essential Tennis Accessories:
Balancers are lead weights that are mounted on the rim of the racquet and thereby change its weight and balance. Thanks to this, the athlete achieves the necessary playing properties of the racket. Available in the form of tapes or plates with a self-adhesive surface.

Vibration dampeners are rubber or soft plastic devices that are mounted on the string surface of the racket and reduce vibrations. There are point and tape.

String pads are special round plastic plates with a diameter of two or three millimeters that are installed between the strings at their intersections and increase the friction force between the longitudinal and transverse strings.

Protective tapes are glued to the top of the rim and thus protect the racket from damage caused by contact with the surface of the court. They have a self-adhesive surface.

Grips or handle wraps. There are two types of flu: basic and additional (overflu). Additional ones are installed on top of the base ones and protect them from damage. The outer side of the flu can have a different surface: smooth, rough, corrugated and others. This reduces the slip of the racket handle in your hand and allows you to use the racket in any weather.

who are the tallest tennis players?

Croatian tennis player Ivo Karlovic and American Riley Opelka are the tallest tennis players in the world. Their height is 211 cm.

The Czech Eva Grdinova is recognized as the tallest tennis player, her height is 191 cm.

The width of the singles court is 8.23 ​​m and the doubles court is 10.97 m. This is the only difference, the other sizes of the courts are the same. The distance between the outer sidelines for a doubles game and the inner ones for a singles game is called the corridor, the ball hitting which is considered a hit for the doubles, and for singles it is an out.

Where is the highest tennis court in the world located?

The highest tennis court in the world, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, is located in Dubai. It is located on the top floors of the luxurious seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel. The area of ​​the court is 415 m² and its height is 211 m above sea level. The court has a round shape, and when there are no fights on it, it is used as a helipad for hotel residents.

When can a coach or captain give hints to a player or players?

Suggestion, advice or direction to a player or players is only allowed after the end of a set or during a change of sides at the end of a game. During the change of sides after the first game of each set, during the tie-break and in any other periods of the match, hints to the player are prohibited.

what is an ace in tennis?

An ace in tennis is a serve that hits the corner of a square and the receiving player fails to return it. If a player touches the ball with a racket, and the ball flies into touch, such a serve is not considered an ace. A high score from aces indicates that the server is professional or that the receiver is not in the best shape.

what was the funny thing about Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2017?

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal in 2017, before the match of the fourth round of Wimbledon, while waiting to enter the court with Luxembourger Gilles Muller, decided to stretch his muscles, but chose the wrong place for this. Jumping up sharply, he hit his head hard on the jamb of the doorway in which he was. At the sound of the blow, even Muller, who was standing in front, turned around. After making sure that everything went well, both tennis players laughed at this situation.

that the serve is the most important stroke in tennis?

The most important and technically difficult stroke in tennis is the serve, from which all ball rallies begin. It requires maximum body coordination. With an accurate and fairly strong serve, you can immediately win a point. Two attempts are given for submission. You can put the ball into play with the help of: a twisted kick, a cut serve and a flat kick.

what is a step?

An overstep is a tennis player’s error in putting the ball into play when he oversteps the backline or crosses the imaginary extensions of the sideline or center line. If such a violation was recorded by the linesmen during the first serve, then the player is given a second attempt. A foul during the second serve means the loss of a point.

what are the duties of the chief referee during the tournament?

The chief referee in tennis is called the referee. He draws up the schedule of games, draws lots, appoints referees for matches, and determines the suitability of the venues for the game. The referee has the right to postpone or postpone matches, remove the player from the tournament, and in disputes that relate to the rules, make the final decision. The chief referee must be honest, principled and know the rules of the game perfectly.

Which tennis match is considered the most unique?

For the first time in the history of tennis, a unique water match was played between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. They played on a floating court in the bay near the city of Doha (Qatar). Nadal later said that it was an interesting and enjoyable game.

who is the youngest Grand Slam winner?

Swiss tennis player Martina Hingis is the youngest Grand Slam winner. In 1997, she won all four tournaments: US Open, Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon. At the time of victory in the last final match, she was 16 years old.

why do they wear white on the court?

The first tennis players were English aristocrats who were fond of white clothes. Entering the tennis court in colored clothes was considered an unacceptable act. This tradition continued for many years. And today, on the court of Wimbledon, unlike other Grand Slam tournaments, the dress code prescribes to go out only in white.

Why is it good for children with vision problems to play tennis?

Tennis is one of the most beneficial sports for children. And for children with vision problems — especially. During the game, attention is constantly focused on the ball, which is either far, then close, or generally changes direction. Playing the child trains not only the muscles of the body, but also the muscles of the eyes. This keeps the vision in good shape. Ophthalmologists recommend playing tennis for children with vision problems.

what does a double fault mean in tennis?

In order to put the ball into play, the tennis player is given two attempts. If both serves are not successful, for example: the ball hit the net or out of bounds, then the referee announces a double fault, and a point is awarded to the player receiving the ball. Even professional tennis players make double faults. The record belongs to the Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, on whose account, 4800 double faults.

What makes American tennis player Renee Richards unique?

American Renee Richards is the only tennis player in the history of tennis who took part in official competitions, first in the men’s, and after the change of sex in the women’s category. In 1977, she became a finalist in the US Open, and in 1979 she was ranked twentieth in the WTA rankings.

what is a fast court?

Fast court is a type of tennis court surface that provides a fast and low ball bounce. The fastest surface is grass. The Grand Slam Wimbledon is played on grass courts. In our time, grass surfaces are losing ground due to the fact that playing on them requires serious preparation from the athlete and, moreover, they are expensive to maintain. Grass is being replaced by an acrylic surface — hard, which hosts two Grand Slam tournaments — the US Open and the Australian Open.

what is the NTRP rating?

The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a technique developed in the United States that allows you to assess your level of skill in tennis, monitor its growth dynamics, and also choose a partner to play. The system is used all over the world and has a division from 1.0 to 7.0, where 1.0 is entry-level and 7.0 is world-class professionalism.

Where is the Roland Garros Grand Slam held?

The famous Roland Garros Grand Slam tournament is held every year in Paris on the outdoor clay courts of the Roland Garros tennis complex. Competitions begin in late May — early June and last for two weeks. Winners in nine categories are revealed at the tournament: in five — for adults, in four — for senior juniors.

what is inside a tennis ball?

The game characteristics of the ball depend on the thickness of the core and its filling. Tennis balls fall into two categories: pressurized and non-pressurized.

Pressurized balls are filled with an inert gas which provides a high pressure inside the core. This increases the height of the ball bounce. But these balls are not durable. The gas eventually escapes through the thin shell of the core and the dynamic properties of the ball deteriorate. Such balls have to be replaced with new ones. Balls under pressure are played by professional players.

Unpressurized tennis balls filled with air. The walls of the core are much thicker than balls with pressure, since only this indicator affects the rebound of the ball. These balls have a long service life, but the dynamic performance is reduced. These balls are suitable for training and for playing beginner tennis players.

where do the balls go?

Approximately 300 million balls are produced every year in the world, after the wear and tear of which approximately 15 thousand tons of waste remains. Balls made of rubber do not decompose well in the soil. In order not to pollute the environment, in the USA, for example, balls left after tournaments are restored and donated to tennis organizations. But in England, used balls have found an original use — they become a home for field mice.

that bananas are the main food of tennis players?

Bananas are the main food of tennis players, because they contain a balanced amount of fast carbohydrates, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B4. Athletes eat bananas between games, and eat up to five bananas per game. During Wimbledon, five tons of these yellow, delicious fruits are consumed, which replenish the energy reserves of athletes, help avoid cramps, protect the heart, and help calm down.

What are the types of court surfaces?

The main types of tennis court surfaces used in official competitions are: hard (hard), clay, grass, synthetic (carpet). The type of coverage affects the speed of the ball rebound and the pace of the game of tennis players. Therefore, the match strategy on each surface is different.

Where is the Russian Tennis Hall of Fame located?

The Russian Tennis Hall of Fame was established on October 27, 2002 in St. Petersburg, in the office of the St. Petersburg Open. The initiators and active participants of this event were: journalist Zairbek Mansurov, tournament director Mikhail Rydnikov and the author of the award statuette, designer David Avakyan. The gallery of the Hall exhibits portraits and copies of diplomas of Russian tennis laureates, such as: Alexander Metreveli, Evgeny Kafelnikov, Shamil Tarpischev and more than four dozen other outstanding tennis players. Perhaps the Hall will be the beginning of the creation of a museum of Russian tennis. In 2006, he was moved to Moscow, to the NTV + Sport studio, where the awards ceremony is now held.

the main feature of the ground cover?

Ground coating is considered to be slow, and this is its main distinguishing feature from other types of coatings. Clay absorbs the force of impact, the ball bounces slowly and high. The athlete manages to run under the blow and send the ball back with force. Success on unpaved surfaces depends on leg strength, stamina and hard punches that break through the opponent.

How much fluid do tennis players lose through sweat per hour of play?

Studies have shown that professional tennis players lose 2.5 liters of fluid per hour during the game. That’s why it’s so important to replenish your water reserves to avoid dehydration. In each break, athletes drink up to 200 ml of water or other healthy drinks, and during the entire fight up to 5 liters.

How is the winner of a tennis match determined?

A match may consist of three or five sets. In order to win in a three-set match, a player or a pair of players needs to win two sets, in a five-set match — three sets.

when and where did the tournament history of tennis begin?

The first official tennis tournament was hosted by the English Wimbledon Tennis and Croquet Club in 1977. It is believed that from that moment the tournament history of tennis began. At the thirtieth Olympic Games in 2012 in London, the tennis tournament was again held on the courts of Wimbledon. In this suburb of London, the history of tennis began and continues to this day.

that every match starts with a warm-up?

The match begins with a pre-match warm-up, which lasts up to ten minutes and allows the tennis player to get used to the surface, the bounce of the ball and tune in to the game. During the warm-up, strikes are practiced: from the left, right, from the summer, diagonally, serve, and also attention is drawn to the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy, his strength is evaluated. During the game, this will help to achieve success.

In what year was tennis included in the Olympic Games?

Men’s tennis championships were included in the program of the Olympic Games in 1896 years in Athens. In 1900, women’s disciplines were included at the Summer Olympics in Paris. In 1928, tennis, which had already become a popular sport, was excluded from the Olympics. And only in 1988 in Seoul, tennis was returned to the program of the ⅩⅩⅣ Olympic Games. In this sport, five sets of awards are played.

what kind of racket grips are there?

An important element of tennis technique is the grip of the racket, which allows you to strike accurately and efficiently. There are about ten varieties of grip, but the main ones are: eastern, western and continental. The difference between grips lies in the position of the tennis player’s palm relative to the racquet handle.

With a continental grip, the tennis player’s palm is above the handle. This grip is used when serving, receiving a candle, hitting a rally, when receiving balls with a high rebound.

With a western grip, the palm is under the handle. It is used when hitting with strong rotation, when playing on clay surfaces and when receiving balls with a high rebound.

Eastern grip in modern tennis is considered the most common. From it, as a rule, beginners begin to master the technique of playing. The palm in this grip is behind the handle. It is used when receiving a serve, when hitting low and medium balls from the left.

what is a high overhead racquet called?

A strong racquet hit high above the head is called a “mix”. Such a blow, as a rule, beats off an unsuccessful candle. If the mix is ​​executed correctly, then the ball flies so high that the opponent has little chance of hitting it.

What is a vibration damper for?

Vibration damper is needed to dampen the vibrations generated when the racket comes into contact with the ball. If the vibrations are not damped, they are transmitted to the arm and have a negative effect on the elbow and shoulder joints. A vibration damper is installed under the lower horizontal string and is a plastic or rubber nozzle. The shape is different round, triangular, square and other.

when should the players switch sides without rest?

Players change ends without rest after the first game of each set and during the tie-break after every six points played.

Why is there such a strange score in tennis?

According to the rules of tennis, the net is sixty paces from the server. The player who won the pitch approached the opponent fifteen steps to make the next throw. And in order not to come close to the net with the third scored point, the player took not fifteen, but ten steps. Perhaps the reason for the strange score lies in this: with the first point — fifteen steps to the net, with the second — thirty, with the third — forty.

There is also a second version of the strange count associated with the hands on the clock. Having earned a point, tennis players moved the hands to a quarter of an hour.

who is the most titled tennis player in the world?

Australian Margaret Court has won Grand Slam tournaments twenty-four times in her career. Among women, she is considered the most titled tennis player.

Swiss Roger Federer is considered the most titled among men, who has won twenty Grand Slams, eight Wimbledon, six Australian Opens, five US Opens.

what place on the site is called the dead zone?

The area between the service line and the back court line is called dead because it is difficult to hit the opponent’s shots in this place. It is convenient to make strikes from being closer to the net or at the back line of the court.

that Marat Safin was the most emotional tennis player of his time?

In 2009, at the Hopman Cup in Perth (Australia), Marat Safin unsuccessfully received the serve of the Slovak Dominik Hrbaty. The ball that flew off the racket hit an elderly woman sitting by the net. Marat was not taken aback, ran up to her and kissed her. The audience was delighted with such an emotional act of Safin.

How does the change of serve take place during a game of tennis and when does the change of sides take place?

The right to serve the ball in the first game is determined by lot. In the second game, the players change. The receiver becomes the server, and his points are announced first. The game begins with a serve to the right of the receiving square. The ball is served diagonally. Then the player serves to the left square, etc. For each serve, the player is given two attempts.

After the end of the first, third and each subsequent odd game, as well as at the end of each set, if the total number of games in it is not even, the players change sides. If the number of games in a set is even, the players switch ends at the end of the first game of the next set.

At what age is it better to start playing tennis?

You can start practicing from the age of three. At this age, children hone their coordination and reactions by doing simple exercises with a ball and racket, such as rolling balls with a racket in one line, running along a coordination ladder lying on the floor, or throwing balls against a wall and picking up scattered balls on a racket. From 4 to 6 years old, children are given the technique of impact. Particular attention is paid to physical exercises that develop attention, dexterity, and flexibility. The sooner you start exercising, the more likely you are to succeed.

Adults who start playing from scratch learn the basics of the game faster, but physical fitness, coordination and reaction deteriorate with age. Keep in mind that the average age of players is 24 — 30 years. If you do not set yourself the goal of becoming a professional, then you can start playing tennis at any age.

who is the overall Grand Slam winner?

Andre Agassi, Martin Navratilov, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova managed to collect all four cups in one year and become the absolute winner of the Grand Slam. Such a victory is called a “career” Grand Slam.
The “Golden” Grand Slam is given to those who, in addition to four cups, were able to win in the Olympic Games. The recipients of this award are: Steffi Graf (1988), Andre Agassi (1999), Rafael Nadal (2010), Serena Williams (2012).

who invented playing clay?

Grass courts wear out from frequent games, and from the scorching sun they dry out and become unusable. This problem was solved by the multiple winners of Wimbledon brothers William and Ernest Renshaw. Resting in Cannes and playing there on the grass court, the brothers decided to sprinkle the burnt grass with powdered ceramics. Defective clay pots were taken in the city of Vallauris, where pottery was developed. So a new type of coating appeared, which began to be used in hot climates.

what rustles inside a tennis ball?

Sometimes you can hear the rustle inside the tennis ball. These are rustling salt crystals, which are formed by the interaction of sodium nitrate and ammonia. These two tablet-like components are placed between the rubber halves of the core before it is glued together. When heated, the substances that reacted form nitrogen, water vapor and table salt. Nitrogen and water vapor burst the ball from the inside, and salt crystals rustle inside if the ball is gently shaken near the ear.

what is mixed tennis?

Mixed competitions are held according to the doubles rules. Each team consists of a man and a woman. Mixed teams participate in modern Grand Slam tournaments, the World TeamTennis professional league, in the International Team Hopman Cup. Mixed doubles was returned to the program of the Olympic Games in 2012.

short and easy to understand for beginners

1. Tennis Basic Rules for Beginners

2. Tennis rules for beginners

3. What is a rally in tennis

4. Position in tennis

5. Tennis strokes

6. Tennis teams

7. Tennis goal

8. Ingredients of tennis

9. Tennis items

10. Tennis Competition Rules

Only by playing by the rules will players get the most out of the game and avoid conflict. Below we will briefly and clearly describe the basic rules of playing tennis for beginners.

Let’s briefly list the basic rules of tennis that a beginner should know:

1. Before the start of the match, lots are drawn. It determines the player who will serve first in the match. The side of the court is also selected. This moment is important in sunny weather: it is very difficult to serve against the sun, because. it dazzles the eyes and makes it difficult to concentrate and perform the serve with high quality.

2. The game on own service starts from the first (right) square of the court. The serve is carried out diagonally to the opponent’s half of the court. The rally continues until someone makes a mistake (does not hit the ball or hit the opponent’s half of the court).

3. The first player to score 6 games by 2 games wins the set. If there is no necessary difference, tennis players play until the score is 6:6, after which they play a tie-break up to 7 points, it can also be won only with a difference of at least 2 points.

4. The winner of the match is the one who wins 2 sets first (most often beginners play three-set matches up to two wins in sets).

5. During the match, players serve and receive in turn. It is important not to stray and keep an eye on who should serve in the next game. Also, after each odd game played, a transition occurs: the players change halves of the court (for example, when the score is 1:0, 2:1, 3:2, etc.).

Beginning tennis players must learn to play by the rules from their very first steps in tennis. It is not necessary for a beginner to follow all the rules without exception, but he should know the basic rules:

1. Rules for putting the ball into play.

2. Match score keeping.

3. Transitions during a match.

4. Breaks during the match.

5. Controversial situations.

Rules for putting the ball into play

Now let’s talk about the rules for serving. The serve game starts from the first square (right). To execute the serve, 2 attempts are given. If a player makes a mistake on serving twice, he loses the rally.

If the service is executed correctly, the ball must fly from the player’s square diagonally into the opponent’s square without touching the cable. If the ball touches the cable when serving, but hits the opponent’s square, a re-submission is assigned.

The second serve can be performed an unlimited number of times. If the ball after the execution of the serve does not hit the square, or hits the net twice in a row, the player is credited with losing a point — a double fault.

Players serve in turn in the match, after the end of the set in the next set, the second tennis player also serves.

Keeping score in a match

A tennis match is played from three sets (up to two wins in sets by one of the players), or from five sets (up to three wins). Of the five games, only matches of the men’s round are played.

To win a game, a player must score 6 games in it with a difference of at least 2 games: 6:4, 6:3, etc. If the score in the game is 5:5, then you will have to take 7 games to win the set. When the score is 6:6, a tiebreak is played up to 7 points.

The decisive game in tennis is played in the form of a tiebreak up to 10 points. To win it, you need to break away from your opponent by at least 2 points: 10:8, 10:7, etc. These are the basic rules for counting tennis.

Transfers during a match

According to the rules of the game of tennis, players during a match make a transition to the opposite half of the court — change sides. The transition is carried out after each played odd game: after the 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc. spent game.

Also, the transition is made on the tiebreak after every 6 draws played: after the 6th, 12th, 18th, etc. The transition is made so that the players are on an equal footing: during the match on different sides of the court, the conditions of the game may differ: the wind, the sun in the eyes can greatly interfere with one player, and help another.

In order to neutralize this advantage of third-party factors, a change of sides is made.

Breaks during the match

In the course of the match, according to the rules, the players have time to rest, recover, put in order the shape, equipment, drink. Breaks are provided after each played odd game in the match, as well as between games. Breaks last for several minutes. Also in emergency situations (injury, the need to go to the toilet), the player can request a break right during the match.

Controversial situations

In the course of any tennis match, disputes will inevitably arise when players have different opinions about the outcome of the draw. For example, one tennis player believes that the ball hit the court, the other — that there was an out.

In this case, in order to avoid conflict, it is customary to replay the rally: the result of the disputed rally is annulled, and the players replay it again.

To reduce the number of disputes and focus more on the game, it is recommended to have an independent referee at the match who will monitor all disputes and make decisions on them.

A rally in tennis is an exchange of strokes from a successful serve to a mistake by one of the players. A rally consists of at least two strokes: a serve and a receive.

About 70% of rallies in tennis last no more than 4 strokes. A shootout in a game can stretch for 20-40 hits — if both tennis players have high stability, composure and endurance. For winning a rally in tennis, a player is awarded 15 points in a game, or one point in a tiebreak (super tiebreak).

A player can be in various positions during a tennis match. Let’s talk about them:

1. Infeed position. The player stands outside the court in the first or second square and prepares to serve diagonally into the opponent’s half of the court. After tossing the ball, the player performs a powerful swing motion on the ball at the highest point and sends the ball to the opponent’s half of the court.

2. Receive position. In this position, the player stands diagonally opposite his opponent and is preparing to receive the ball. The ball sent by the racket after serving arrives at the player within half a second, i.e. he needs to instantly react and take the serve. To do this, the receiving player must take a stance: feet shoulder-width apart, legs bent at the knees, the racket is in front of the player in the center on outstretched arms, so that if necessary, quickly go to the right or left to receive.

3. Position when playing near the net. The player takes a position similar to what was when receiving the serve. The player stands in a standing position, the racket is vertically in front of him, the head of the racket is above the net just below the level of the head. When playing at the net, there is a minimum of reaction time, so the racket should always be ready, there may not be enough time to put it under the ball if the body or racket is incorrectly set.

4. Smash execution position. When breaking through the smash, the player takes a stance similar to the one that was when serving: the body is tilted slightly back, the hand with the racket is pulled back, the body is turned to the right, the left shoulder looks forward.

The index finger of the left hand looks at the ball like a sight. This helps to aim and hit the ball while it is being hit. To correctly approach the flying candle when performing a smash, you need to move in small steps crosswise (not sideways!) towards the ball.

We list the main types of strokes that are used in a tennis match in various situations:

1. Serve — putting the ball into play.

2. Forehand — flat right hand (left handed in left-handers) one-handed or two-handed grip.

3. Backhand — a flat blow with a two-handed grip on the left (on the right for lefties).

4. Smash — a volley shot at a ball flying high overhead. It is performed from the court, or in a jump.

5. Slice — a cut blow that significantly slows down the speed of the ball. Performed with an awkward hand. During the execution of a cut blow, the ball acquires a strong reverse rotation. This is a defensive shot and is used by tennis players who love long plays to slow down the pace of the game.

6. Shortened — a defensive blow, the purpose of which is to pull the opponent to the net, to make him run. With a high-quality performance of a shortened one, the opponent most often does not have enough time to run to the ball, because. she falls close to the net, and very soon hits the court a second time. With a well-executed shortened ball, the ball falls immediately behind the net.

7. Candle — a ball thrown high over the opponent’s collar. Most often, a candle is thrown to a player who has reached the net. Thus, the ball flies over the high trajectory of the opponent and falls under the back line.

8. A dribble kick is a kick directed past a player who has entered the net. Most often, this is a backhand, or forehand, by rotating the ball along an arcuate trajectory, circles the player near the net and falls into the corner of the court along the corridor or diagonally.

9. A volley kick is a kick taken by a player who has come to the net. The blow is applied to the ball flying at a high point (at the level of the head or shoulders). On the right or left, the ball is cut into the opponent’s half of the court.

Basic Rules of Tennis

The Basic Rules of Tennis deal with the main aspects of the game:

1. Timely arrival at the match.

2. Compliance of equipment and inventory.

3. Disciplined behavior during a match.

4. Respectful attitude towards the opponent, referee.

5. Rules during a match: transitions, rests, putting the ball into play, disputes, etc.

In a tennis match, the referee makes various announcements to the players and fans and issues the following commands:

1. During the warm-up for the players. «Two minutes», «One minute» — the announcement of the time left for the players to warm up. «Time» — this command means that the warm-up time has expired, the players are preparing for the start of the match.

2. When submitting. «Serves … (surname).» Announcement of the player who will serve in a few moments.

3. Appeals to viewers. In this group of teams, the referee calls for silence, please turn off flashes on your phone, please stop noise, communication, mobile conversations.

International Rules of Tennis

The International Rules apply to all players worldwide. This is a set of universal rules that any tennis player in the men’s and women’s rounds should know and follow. International rules apply to any tournament in any country in the world.

Tennis lines

Tennis lines are the boundaries of the court that are applied to the surface and are part of it. The lines serve to separate situations when the ball is played correctly and was in the field, and did not hit the court — out.

To determine whether the ball has hit the court or line, referees stand opposite the back and side lines of the court to help the chief referee determine whether the ball has hit the court or out.

If the ball touches the line at least minimally when it hits the court, such a ball is counted, but if there is at least a minimum gap between the line and the adjacent territory of the court, then this is an out. The lines are applied to the court with white paint using a special machine.

The peculiarity of the lines is that the ball after hitting them has an unpredictable rebound.

What is done in tennis

The task of a tennis player is to hit the ball sent by the opponent to the opposite half of the court as uncomfortable as possible for the opponent and win the rally.

To win a rally, set, match, a player must have his own tactics, master the basic elements of the game, be able to read and analyze the opponent’s game, take advantage of weaknesses in the opponent’s game and prevent the opponent from using his own gaps in the game.

The object of tennis is to throw the ball into the opponent’s half of the court and win the rally.

Tennis match

A tennis match is a match between two players (or two pairs in a doubles match). To win, show your best qualities: character, will to win, endurance, speed, strength, etc.

A tennis match consists of games. To win a match, you need to win 2 or 3 games, depending on the rules of the tournament. To win a game, you need to win at least 6 games with a difference of 2 games in front of your opponent.

One game consists of at least 4 draws won. To win the game, the player must break away from the opponent by at least 2 rallies. For winning draws in the game, the player is awarded points: 15:0, 30:0, 40:0 — game.

If a player takes the game on an opponent’s serve, this is called a break. «Break», make a break — it means to win the game on the opponent’s serve.

Advantage — the advantage of a tennis player in a game with a score of 40:30.

Breakpoint — 40:30 in favor of the player receiving the opponent’s serve.

Matchball — a ball, by winning which, the tennis player will win the match.

How many players are there in tennis

There are 2 players in a singles tennis match. In a doubles match, there are 4 players on the court — 2 in each half of the court. In the mixed doubles there are also 4 players on the court: a man and a woman in each team.

Tennis regulations

Tennis regulations are a set of rules that apply to a particular tournament, federation, association. Rules may vary between tournaments.

The following items are used in a tennis match:

1. The racket is the main tool of a tennis match, with which players hit the ball.

2. The ball is a game projectile that players interrupt on the opponent’s half of the court in order to win a rally.

3. The wristband is an accessory worn on the wrists by players to increase comfort during the game.

4. Cap. Headgear worn by players in sunny weather.

5. Sneakers — tennis shoes that are worn by all players without exception.

6. Tracksuit. Includes shorts and tank top for men and skirt and tank top for women.

7. Vibration damper — a silicone insert in the racket, which is installed between the strings, to reduce vibrations from hitting the ball.

Competition rules apply to a specific tennis tournament. Players before the start of the tournament must study them and strictly observe them during the tournament.

In case of non-compliance with the regulations, penalties are imposed on the players: warnings, fines and even disqualifications.

Violations in tennis

During the match and during breaks in the match, a player can commit a number of violations of the rules, which are punishable by warnings, deductions of a point, game, or even disqualification. Let’s talk about the main violations of the players:

1. Unsportsmanlike conduct. For inadequate, aggressive behavior on the court, throwing the racket on the court, to the side, the player receives a large fine. In case of egregious cases, the player may be disqualified.

2. Late for the match more than 15 minutes — removal from the tournament.

3. Inconsistency of equipment with the established regulations. If a player’s uniform, racket or any accessories do not meet the requirements of the International Tennis Association, the referee will ask to change the inappropriate items. In case of refusal, the player is disqualified.

4. Obscene language. For impartial statements during the match, the referee may give the player a fine.

5. Coaching Tips. For tips from the coach at an unspecified time (during the draw, between games from the stands), the referee may remove the coach from the arena, or disqualify the player.

Tennis service line

When serving, a player is always limited to three lines. The first of these is the back line of the court. In order not to violate the rules of service, the player must, when putting the ball into play, be behind it and not step on it. If a player steps over the line, the service will not be performed according to the rules and will need to be re-served.

Also, when serving, a tennis player is limited to two vertical lines — a half-court and a side line. You cannot go over the halfcourt line and over the sideline to the right and left when serving.

Tennis zones

The court is divided into zones by lines. On each half there are 2 squares in which serves are executed, there is also a large area for exchanging blows from the back line. Also, the court on the right and left is limited by two corridors — they are used in doubles.

Tennis draw

Before the start of the match, the referee draws lots to determine the player who will serve first in the match. A coin is tossed, the players guess what will fall out. The player who correctly guesses the side of the coin chooses to serve or receive.

Time to serve in tennis

In professional tennis, a player is given a certain amount of time to serve.