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It’s Just Common Tennis Etiquette!

October 12, 2009 by kselz

Playing tennis is a lot of fun. But if one player in your group won't follow the most basic tennis etiquette, a fun experience can quickly become unpleasant. So what are the rules of “tennis etiquette”? Well, we here at Tennis Fixation have considered the most common rules and posted them just for you. Just click on any of the post titles below to find out how to play tennis in a fun and well-mannered way.

  • “I Hate My Tennis Partner!” – Learn how to solve the problem of stepping on the court with a partner that you just can't stand.
  • “But I Love My Opponents! – What do you do when you're playing against your good friends? Find out here!
  • When To Forfeit – Avoid gamesmanship and learn how to properly forfeit a match.
  • Don't Win The Warm-Up – You have to warm up before every match. Why not do it properly, without pissing off your opponents?
  • Retrieving & Returning Balls – Yes, there is even some common tennis etiquette involved here.
  • When It's “Time” To Play – If you want your friends and teammates to call you to play tennis, learn the ins and outs of tennis “timing.”
  • When In Doubt, Call It . . . In – What's the rule on making line calls when you're not 100% sure? Read this post to find out.
  • How To Be A Great Tennis Partner – Do you want to be the partner people always ask to be paired with? Here are some tips to make sure you're a great tennis partner.
  • Are You The Partner No One Wants To Play With? – On the other hand, have you noticed no one wants to play with you? Read this post to find out why.
  • How To Be A Great Tennis Team Member – Once you're on a team, make sure you get to play A ALOT by following these tips.

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