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Tennis Court
A tennis court is the venue where the sport of tennis is played. It is a firm rectangular surface with a low net stretched across the centre. The same surface can be used to play both Types of tennis match, doubles and singles matches. A variety of surfaces can be used to create a tennis court, each with its own characteristics which affect the playing style of the game. Dimensions The dimensions of a tennis court are defined and regulated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) governing body and are written down in the annual 'Rules of Tennis' document. The court is long. Its width is for singles matches and for doubles matches. The Service line (tennis), service line is from the net. Additional clear space around the court is needed in order for players to reach overrun balls for a total of wide and long. A net is stretched across the full width of the court, parallel with the Glossary of tennis terms#Baseline, baselines, dividing it into two equal ends. The net ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Backcourt (pickleball)
This glossary provides definitions and context for terminology related to, and jargon specific to, the sport of pickleball. Words or phrases in italics can be found on the list in their respective alphabetic sections. 0–9 ;0–0:See '' Zero–Zero'' ;0–0–2 or 0–0–start: See '' Zero–Zero–Two''. ;20 by 44:A pickleball ''court''. Pickleball courts measure by . A ;Ace:Any ''serve'' that is not returned by the ''receiver'', or, more specifically, a serve that the receiver's ''paddle'' never touches. The term, originally used in tennis, has been attributed to American sportswriter Allison Danzig. ;APP or APP Tour:See ''Association of Pickleball Players'' ;Approach shot:A shot executed while moving from the ''backcourt'' towards the ''non-volley line''. ;Around-the-post (ATP):A legal shot that travels outside the net posts; its trajectory may be above or below the height of the net. ;Association of Pickleball Players:An American amateur and ''pro pickleball tour'' sancti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
