Find your next
step in tennis.
Clear, practical guides to playing, understanding and enjoying tennis. Explore the rules, build your skills and choose equipment that works for you.
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Take your first steps: lessons, partners, etiquette and the language of tennis.
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From your first rally to your next match.
13 guidesRules & Scoring
Understand points, games, tiebreaks and the calls you’ll make on court.
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17 guidesTennis Technique
Build your strokes, grips, footwork and confidence at the net.
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9 guidesPractice & Drills
Find purposeful drills for solo sessions, partners and limited practice time.
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15 guidesTennis Gear
Make sense of rackets, strings, grips, balls and court shoes.
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7 guidesMatch Strategy
Make better decisions with positioning, shot selection and doubles tactics.
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7 guidesPlaying in the USA
Find your way through leagues, ratings and recreational competition.
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5 guidesJunior Tennis
Help young players get started with suitable equipment and playing formats.
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5 guidesCourts & Surfaces
Learn the lines, dimensions and differences between playing surfaces.
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6 guidesProfessional Tennis
Understand rankings, draws, Grand Slams and the professional tours.
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How tennis scoring works
Follow points, games and sets with a guide you can return to before a match.
Read the guide Choose your equipmentHow to choose a tennis racket
Understand which racket features matter for your game and comfort.
Read the guide Make time to practiseHow to practise tennis alone
Build a useful session even when you don’t have a hitting partner.
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