Predecessors
Historians believe that the game's ancient origin lay in 12th-century northern France, where a ball was struck with the palm of the hand. See more

Continuity
A tennis match is intended to be continuous. Because stamina is a relevant factor, arbitrary delays are not permitted. In most cases, … See more

Stance refers to the way a player prepares themselves in order to best be able to return a shot. Essentially, it enables them to move quickly in … See more

Tournaments are often organized by gender and number of players. Common tournament configurations include men's singles, women's singles, and doubles, where two players play on each side of the net. Tournaments may be organized for specific age … See more

Part of the appeal of tennis stems from the simplicity of equipment required for play. Beginners need only a racket and balls.
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Court
Tennis is played on a rectangular, flat surface. The court is 78 feet (23.77 m) long, and 27 feet (8.2 m) wide for singles matches and 36 ft (11 m) for doubles matches. Additional clear space around the court is … See more

Competent tennis players have eight basic shots in their repertoire: the serve, forehand, backhand, volley, half-volley, overhead smash, drop shot, and lob.
Grip
A grip is a way of holding the racket in order to hit shots … See more