Tennis Game Rules

Can you imagine this world in the absence of all the guidelines that is needed to be followed? If that would be the case, what an utter chaos it would be.

In the game of tennis, there are also rules to be closely looked into by every player. It may be disappointing to some because it means that there are a given set of limitations. As we trace back history, tennis game rules have not changed for centuries. Gathered below are the simplified regulations that have to be considered by every enthusiast, be it a beginner or professional.

Tennis Game Rule #1
Each person stands on opposite sides of the court. The server is the player who delivers the ball to start the point. In the otherhand, the receiver is the player who is cross-court from the server.

Tennis Game Rule #2
It is by tossing a coin or even the tennis racquet, that a decision will be made as to who is given the right to serve, receive, choose a side or give the opponent these choices. If the option of service or receiver is now ready, the opponent now chooses which side to start.

Tennis Game Rule #3
The server shall stand behind the baseline on the court within the margins of the singles court when playing singles and within the doubles court when playing doubles. The server shall not serve until the receiver is ready. Serves are made from the court to the receiver’s service box on the other court. If the server misses a target twice, a point is lost. If the ball hits the net and goes in the correct service box, another serve is granted. If the server steps on the baseline before a contact is made, the serve is considered a mistake.

Tennis Game Rule #4
The receiver is understood prepared if an attempt is made to return the server's ball. The receiver can stand wherever desired but the ball must bounce inside the service box. If it does not land in the service box, it is deemed a fault and a second serve is allowed. If the ball is hit by either opponent before the ball bounces, the server wins the point.

Tennis Game Rule #5
If ever the ball goes into the net, or outside the boundaries of the court, the player who hit that ball loses the point. If the ball hits the net during the point and goes into the opponent’s court, the ball is in play. A player loses the point if he touches the net, drops his tennis racquet while hitting the ball, bounces the ball over the net, hits a part of the surroundings such as the roof, or a tree, the ball touches him or his partner, he deliberately tries to distract the opponent.

As you go along playing the sport, you will soon discover that there are still more than these tennis game rules. With the preceding ones, it will for sure be a great jumpstart for you.