Tennis beginner guide · ClubLog

Send the ball where it is difficult to return. Start by keeping a short-range rally going rather than serving powerfully.

App recording formats: Singles, Doubles

Your goal

Send the ball where it is difficult to return. Start by keeping a short-range rally going rather than serving powerfully.

Key terms

Point: one scoring unit. Game and set: groups of points and games. Deuce: the tied stage in a game. Tiebreak: a separate scoring system at a specified tie.

Key rules · official rules and app defaults

Singles and doubles app defaults are best of three sets, advantage games, a six-game target and a tiebreak at 6–6. The official ITF 2026 link, edition and contents were checked; the full detailed provisions were not obtained. Check serving order, foot faults, court boundaries and alternatives such as no-ad against the official text and competition rules.

Equipment and safety

Use court shoes and a racket of suitable weight. Clear loose balls and do not enter another court during play. Stop hard serves if your shoulder or elbow hurts.

Your first practice

Try gentle mini-rallies inside the service boxes, forehands after one bounce and returning to your ready position. Prioritise balance and racket spacing over the number of successful shots.

Your first match

Agree on singles or doubles, server, receiver and scoring rules. Call the score before serving and settle unclear balls using the agreed method immediately.

Recording in the app and its limits

Select singles or doubles and confirm players and order. Recording the point winner calculates game and set state. Read games and sets from the scoreboard rather than counting games as a simple points total.

Common beginner mistakes

Confusing points and games: call the score before serving. Both doubles partners hitting the ball: agree on calls. App settings differing from a no-ad competition: compare before starting.

Coach script · demonstration · check understanding

Explain: “Start near the net and keep a rally going together.” Demonstrate: a short swing and return to ready position. Short practice: mini-rally and call the score. Check: “Does winning one point always win one game?” Feedback: “Good net clearance. Move your weight forward next time.”

Official sources and verification scope

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