Tennis For Beginners

Learn the basics of tennis with our beginner level content. Whether you want to brush up on your tennis theory or find quick and easy ways to improve your game, we’ve got you covered.

The Basics of Tennis for Beginners

Starting to play tennis from scratch can a little difficult, specially if all you get is an hour or two a week in a one to one lesson with your local tennis coach. Not to worry though, as we have you covered. Check out some of the tennis blog posts below, created specifically to teach beginners the basics of tennis.

Photo of clay tennis courts and hard courts side by side, showcasing the different types of tennis court surfaces.
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Types of Tennis Court Surfaces

Hard courts, clay, grass… So many types of tennis court, but what are the differences between them? Check out our guide to the different tennis court surfaces.

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What Colour Are Tennis Balls?

What colour are tennis balls? Discover the real answer according to the official rules, popular opinion backed by survey data and, of course, a pro’s opinion.

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The Underarm Serve in Tennis

Learn everything the is to know about the underarm serve in tennis, including how and when to use it, and what Nick Kyrgios & Andy Murray think of it.

Tennis scoreboard showing an exaple of how to keep score in tennis
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How to Keep Score in Tennis

Game, Set and Match. Find out exactly how to keep score in tennis, from the match formats used in recreational tennis to the formats you’ll see in pro tennis.

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How Long Do Tennis Balls Last?

How long do tennis balls last? Find out the how much playing time you’ll get out of a set of tennis balls and what factors can influence their duration.