-
Step 1
Choose a partner who complements your skills. If overheads and volleys come easily to you but your serve lacks consistency, find a partner skilled at serving to balance you out.
-
Step 2
Make sure you hit it off (no pun intended) with your chosen partner. While you don't need to be best friends, it is important to develop a sense of camaraderie and solidarity with your tennis partner.
-
Step 3
Select a partner with a similar communication style. If you frustrate easily and like to vent, make sure your tennis buddy doesn't run off crying every time you get angry. Keep in mind, however, that sometimes opposites mesh more effectively than those with similar personalities.
-
Step 4
Put up an ad on recreation center or health club bulletin boards requesting that players in your area contact you if they'd like to play doubles or form a league. Specify your skill and competition level to increase your chances of finding a good match.
-
Step 5
Practice and hang out at nearby public courts or tennis clubs. Observe the skill levels of other players and ask around to find out if anyone is looking for a partner.
-
Step 6
Visit websites like TennisMates.com, Tennis.Meetup.com and LetsPlayTennis.com (see Resources below). They provide you with names and contact information for interested players in your area when you select things like location, skill level and gender preference.
