Tennis

Tennis is played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Singles uses the inner alleys; doubles includes the outer lanes. Players hit a felt-covered ball with a strung racket, aiming to land shots in the opponent's court while preventing returns. A point starts with a serve into the diagonal service box. Games progress 15–30–40–game with deuce at 40–40. Matches are best of sets; each set needs six games with a two-game margin (or a tiebreak at 6–6 in most formats). Rallying requires footwork, timing, and spin control.^[1][2]

Take a few lessons or clinic sessions for grip, ready position, and forehand contact point. Practice rallies from the service line before moving back. Learn underhand serves first if overhand feels awkward, then progress to a continental grip serve. Find a patient partner or wall for repetition. Wear court shoes with lateral support. Join a beginner league or club round-robin when you can sustain short rallies.^[1]