TENNIS

By the end of this unit, you should be able to: Demonstrate the proper technique in various strokes used in the game of tennis. Display an understanding of basic strategies for doubles play. Understand basic terminology used in the game of tennis. Identify lines and areas of the court Understand basic tennis rules

HISTORY OF TENNIS The earliest indication of this type of game come from carvings in Egyptian temples dating back from 1500 B.C. The earliest version of the game players used either their hand or a stick to hit a wooden ball.

Tennis History Continued It was in France that the game as we know it today really came into being. In the beginning, tennis was very difficult as the game was played indoors, in large galleries. The ball had to be played off the ceiling and the walls.

Tennis History Continued The French created a leather glove with a handle on it, creating the very first tennis racquet. During the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, it became the highly fashionable sport of kings, noblemen, and adopted by Royalty.

Tennis History Continued In the 18th century the game of tennis began to become popular and spread to England. In the 19th century, the English built the first tennis club and the game of lawn tennis began to emerge.

TENNIS TODAY

FACTS ABOUT TENNIS The earliest version of the game of tennis was called La Soule. Early French players would begin a game by shouting “tenez” meaning Play. The U.S. Lawn Tennis Association was formed in Tennis was restored as a full metal sport in the Olympic Games in Seoul in 1988.

TENNIS EQUIPMENT RACQUETTENNIS BALL

TENNIS COURT

SERVING RULES Service is made while standing behind the base line On the serve, the ball is hit overhand into the service court diagonally opposite the server Any tennis landing on a line is in The server is only allowed two attempt to put the tennis ball into play The served tennis ball must land in the service court diagonally opposite the server When a player rotates into the serving position, that player will be the only server for that game The server will alternate service courts after each point until the end of that game

SERVING FAULTS The server is not standing behind the base line or touches the base line on the serve The tennis ball does not clear the net The tennis ball lands outside the proper service court (diagonally across from the server The second time a server tries to serve and fails, a double fault occurs and the opponent scores a point for a double fault

SCORING IN TENNIS Games in tennis are played to 4 points (win by 2) Both the serving and receiving teams can score points on a serve in tennis The serving teams score is announced first followed by the receiving teams score second The score LOVE means zero - 15 means 1 point - 30 means 2 points - 40 means 3 points - and game means 4 points (must win by 2 points) Anytime the score is tied after 3 points, it is called DEUCE (a team must score two consecutive points after deuce to win the game The first team to score after deuce has the advantage (score is advantage server or advantage receiver

SCORING QUIZ: server 1 - receiver 0 server 2 - receiver 0 server 2 - receiver 1 server 3 - receiver 1 server 3 - receiver 2 server 4 - receiver 2 server 3 - receiver 3 server 4 - receiver 3 server 4 - receiver 4 server 4 - receiver 5 server 4 - receiver love 30 - love game for server deuce advantage server deuce advantage receiver game receiver

Tennis Rules Both the teams (serving & receiving) can score points Games are played to 4 points (win by 2) A ball landing on the line is in play Teams are allowed only one hit each time the ball comes over the net On the serve, the ball must always bounce once before the receiving team can return the ball

TENNIS RULES CONT. When playing doubles, the serve has to be inside the proper service court, then the doubles side lines are used for the rally After the ball has bounced once on the receivers side of the net, the ball can be played in the air or it can bounce once before being played The player in the service court diagonally across from the server has to return the serve, after that either player on the two teams can play the ball. A ball can never bounce twice before being played

TENNIS TERMINOLOGY Backhand - stroke hit on the opposite side of the hand holding the racquet Defense - the team receiving serve Double fault - two illegal serves in a row Fault - an illegal serve Forehand - Stroke hit on the same side of the hand holding the racquet

TERMINOLOGY CONT. Game - the first team to score 4 points (win by 2) Offense - the team serving Point - the team that wins the rally Rally - when the two teams alternate hitting a live ball back & forth over the net Serve - the method of putting the ball into play

SPORTSMANSHIP IT’S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME!!