Tennis is a racket sport that is played between two players (singles) or between two pairs of players (doubles).
Description
The object of the game is to hit a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net and into the opponent’s court. The player who is unable to return the ball before it bounces twice loses the point.
Categories: Outdoor Games, Multiplayer Games, Team Games, Friends Games
How to Play
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Number of Players Required: Tennis can be played with two players (singles) or four players (doubles).
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What You’ll Need
- Two tennis rackets
- A tennis ball
- A tennis court
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Gameplay
- The server stands behind the baseline and hits the ball diagonally into the service court on the other side of the net.
- The receiver stands behind the baseline and returns the ball over the net.
- The players continue to hit the ball back and forth until one player fails to return the ball before it bounces twice.
- The player who wins the point serves the next point.
- The game is won by the first player or team to win six games.
Winning Criteria: The game is won by the first player or team to win six games.
Estimated Playtime: A game of tennis typically lasts for about an hour.
Make it Your Own
- You can make tennis more challenging by playing on a smaller court or using a faster ball.
- You can also add obstacles to the court, such as cones or chairs.
- You can play tennis with different variations, such as mixed doubles or king of the court.
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Safety Note: Tennis is a physically demanding sport, so it is important to warm up before playing. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and take breaks as needed.
Tags: Tennis, Racket sports, Outdoor games, Multiplayer games, Team games, Friends games