Tennis review
GAMES------ SET---------MATCH
The actual playing of tennis is called a game. You play games to win set’s you win set’s to win a match.
To win a game you need to win four points or rallies and have a two point lead
Example: if the score was 40-30 and you win the next point you would win the game.
Example: if the score is 40-40 you would have to win two consecutive points to win that game.
Game scoring sequence 0-15-30-40-game point
To win a set you need to win 6 games.
To win a match you need to win 3 sets.
Current game score
Player A
Player B
15
30
Set 1
6
4
Set 2
3
6
Set 3
Set 4
Set 5
2
1
Looking at the chart above player “B” is winning the current game with a score of 30-15. Player “A” won set 1 by winning 6 games to 4.
Player “B” has won set 2 by winning 6 games to 3. Currently player “A” is winning set 3, 2 games to 1. If player “B” wins the current game
then set 3 would be tied at 2games to 2.
Remember: you play games to win sets and you win sets by winning 6 games. To win a match you have to win 3 sets.
Serving
The player who starts serving serves for the entire game regardless of the outcome of the rally.
The server alternates sides after every point
Server gets two attempts to serve the second serve is served from the same box
If the second serve is not good the opponent gets the point and you continue to serve from the opposite box
If the first serve is not good it is called a fault and if the second serve is called a double fault resulting a point for the other team.
If the first serve hits the net and goes over and lands into the correct box it is called a let
The serve must land in the opposite service box and must be played by the person on that side.
Server must stand with both feet behind the Baseline
If the serve hits the side or center line of the correct box it is considered good
Game play
If the ball hits the net on a serve and lands in it is a LET and the server RE-SERVES
If the ball hits the net during a rally and goes over play continues
If the ball hits the sideline or end line it is called in.
A volley is a contact of the ball before it hits the ground on your side.
The ball can only bounce once per side.
You are only allowed one hit per side.
You do not have to serve to win points
Court Diagram