Who Can Play Tennis?

Series Summary

Since ancient times, people have been playing tennis as recreation and sport. The term “lawn tennis” was coined in 1874 by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield and the game was devised from royal tennis which was played in 12th century France. The game has many rules and has been played different ways over the centuries. Tennis games consist of one to five sets, the winner has to meet a certain requirement (ex. one set or three out of five). Most matches consist of three sets, the winner being the player who wins two out of three sets. To win a set, the player has to win the majority of games within the set, ending with six. Each game is made up of points. The winner of the game has to win at least four points and has to have at least two points difference between their score and the other player’s score.

Learn the basics of tennis from our expert in these instructional videos. Learn how to hit the ball using different strokes such as forehand, backhand, and volley. Tennis can be played on different types of courts such as hard courts, indoor courts, grass courts, and clay courts. Learn how to serve the tennis ball swiftly, effectively, and accurately in order to win a point. Get extensive information on the equipment and accessories needed to play tennis including tennis balls, tennis rackets, court shoes, and appropriate attire for a tennis match. Advance your tennis skills with these videos or learn the basics and begin a new hobby!

Video Transcript

"Hi! My name is Shannon Hurr, and today I want to talk to you about my favorite sport of all time, tennis. Now, I'm just a regular guy who loves to play tennis, but I've been playing since I've been like 10 years old. Today, I want to teach you, the beginner, how to play because I believe tennis is for people of all ages. From little boy to my grandmother, and you can start at any age, which is the most important thing. Today I'm going to take you through some steps that'll get you on the court and you'll be able to volley and hit the ball back and forth with your friends, and get exercise at the same time."