Learn to play tennisFitnessThe tennis court explained
The markings on a tennis court show the boundaries for every shot.
Glossary
1. Baseline
Start each point just behind the baseline, whether you're serving or awaiting your opponent's serve. The baseline is where a lot of the modern game occurs.
2. Singles' sideline
This is the outer edge of the singles court, where you will place down-the-line balls to take your opponent out wide.
3. Doubles' sideline
The court becomes 11-metres wide for doubles.
4. Net
The net is lower in the centre, so take the added height into consideration when you hit shots down the line. You should also approach the net to play volleys.
5. Centre service line
The centre line divides up the service boxes.
6. Service box
When serving, you must place the ball in the opponent's service box on the opposite side from where you stand. The first serve of each game should finish in the service box to your left. On your second serve, move to the left-hand side of the court and play into the right-hand service box. Alternate until you have served out the game.
7. Service line
Balls must land inside, or on, the service line and the centre service line in the correct service box to be called in.
8. Doubles' tramline
This is the additional play space that doubles players have at their disposal.
9. Baseline centre mark
As you serve, stand just to the side of the small centre marking. Placing yourself here will give you maximum court coverage for returns.
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