8 Basic Rules for Playing Tennis - Tennis Rules Regulations
So its back to the basic rules for playing tennis! After you have read through this article, I'm confident you will be ready to play a game of tennis knowing the tennis rules regulations. Maybe even a competitive tournament :-)If you have absolutely no clue about tennis game rules, then check out
10 most simple rules of tennis.
However for now, onwards and upwards with the basic tennis rules...
8 Basic rules for playing tennis!
RULE #1In singles, you a required to have "single sticks" in place. To be exact, they have to be 3 inches to the left of the outer tram line. In doubles you play without the sticks. RULE #2 When you switch sides after the first game. There is no break, just straight round! RULE #3 You are only allowed to leave the court once per set. It has to be when the set is finished. RULE #4 If the ball bounces or the opponents side and the spin or wind carries it back onto your side, it is a pretty amazing shot! It is also your point :-) RULE #5 If the opponent touches the net, or reaches over the net, it is your point. RULE #6 If the ball touches the net and goes over, the point continues as normal. If it's a serve, the point is repeated. RULE #7 You can hit the ball anywhere in the singles court, the only concern is when you serve! You have to serve diagonally into the box closest to the net. RULE #8 Tennis rules regulations gives a time limit of 30 seconds between each point and 2 minutes at change over.
And the scoring?
The
tennis rules and scoring system
explains, in simple terms, all about the tennis scores!
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