The rules?
Who serves first?
At some point prior to game play, you and your opponent must determine…
Who is going to serve first and who is going to receive first.
Which side of the court to initiate game play.
To determine the privilege of choosing one of these options first, tennis competitors either…
Flip a coin – one player flips a coin and the other player clearly calls out ‘heads’ or ‘tails’.
Spin a racquet – the manufacture’s letter or symbol on the butt cap of the racquet is right-side up or upside down.
The winner of the toss or spin then has the choice of either….
serving first or receiving first selecting a preferred end of the court to initiate game play.
The competitor who loses the toss or spin then determines the other option. It is important to note that the winner of the toss or spin can opt out and obligate the opponent to decide on an option first and then determine the second option.