The Rules

A summary of the Rules

 

Full Official Rules of the game can be found on the ITF Website >>

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THE PLAYING AREA – KEY FEATURES

• The surface is SAND!

• Similar in size to a beach volleyball court, 16m long x 8m wide.

• The net is set at 1.7m.

• Usually doubles is played although singles can be played on a slightly smaller court, 16 metres by 4.5 metres.

 

SCORING

• Very similar scoring system is used as for regular tennis.

       EXCEPT the following:

• NO advantage after DEUCE. If you win the point at deuce you win the game

• NO second service

• NO service lets

 

FORMATS

A number of formats exist:

 

• men’s doubles – (optional net height 1.8 m)

• women’s doubles

• mixed doubles

• singles (played on a narrower court – 16 x 4.5m)

• juniors – girls (12yrs and under net height 1.5m)

• juniors – boys (12yrs and under net height 1.5m)

• juniors – mixed (12yrs and under net height 1.5m)

 

SERVE

• Under and overarm serves are permitted

• The server must serve from anywhere behind the baseline (feet must not be placed under the line when serving)

• Either member of the receiving team may return the service

• The ball does not have to be placed into any specific side of the opposing court during service

 

WINNING POINTS

A point is won if:

 

• the ball hits the ground in the opposing court

• the opponents hit (or serve) the ball out or into the net