by PerErik | May 21, 2013 | Tennis Tips
SCORE IN A SET There are different methods of scoring in a set. The two main methods are the “Advantage Set” and the “Tie-break Set”. Either method may be used provided that the one to be used is announced in advance of the event. If the “Tie-break Set” method is to...
by PerErik | May 20, 2013 | Tennis Tips
SCORE IN A GAME a. Standard game A standard game is scored as follows with the server’s score being called first: No point First point Second point Third point Fourth point – “Love” – “15” – “30” – “40” – “Game” except that if each...
by PerErik | May 20, 2013 | Tennis Tips
THE RACKET Rackets, which are approved for play under the Rules of Tennis, must comply with the specifications in Appendix II. The International Tennis Federation shall rule on the question of whether any racket or prototype complies with Appendix II or is otherwise...
by PerErik | May 20, 2013 | Tennis Tips
THE BALL Balls, which are approved for play under the Rules of Tennis, must comply with the specifications in Appendix I. For 10 and under tennis competition, the balls described in Appendix I cannot be used. Instead one of the stage 3 (red), stage 2 (orange) or stage...
by PerErik | May 20, 2013 | Tennis Tips
PERMANENT FIXTURES The permanent fixtures of the court include the backstops and sidestops, the spectators, the stands and seats for spectators, all other fixtures around and above the court, the chair umpire, line umpires, net umpire and ball persons when in their...
