Common Terms used in Tennis

Ace - A ball is served so well the opposing player was not able to defend.

All - Announce when both players have same score.

Backcourt - Area arround the baseline.

Backhand - The stroke used to retun balls hot from the left-side to the right-side or vice versa.

Baseline - Court's backline parallel to the net.

Deuce - A served ball that did not hit the service box

Game - this is called when the set is over

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Rules

1. A ball must land in bounds for the play to continue not hitting in the bounds results in a lost of points

2. Players cannot touch the net or cross to the opposite side.

3. A player cannot hit the ball twice .

4. Playersmust wait till the ball past the net to return it.

5. The ball must only bounce one time before returning it or else they will lose a point.

6. If the ball in play hits the player it will be counted as penalty.

7. If a verbal abuse occured a penalty is given to that player.

8. A player must not touch the ball in play with their hands

9. Any ball that bounces on the line is considered ball in play.

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