Beach Tennis
Beach Tennis is a rapidly-growing sport with a bold aim: to become the leading beach sport for professional and junior athletes worldwide. It is a highly aerobic sporting activity practiced in the sand, typically by the sea. The sport can be played by all ages and all playing abilities - a perfect way to spend time with your friends and family under the sun.
How to play
Beach Tennis is a vibrant sport that is fun, engaging and easy to play. The basic rules are summarized below:
Court
Similar in size to a beach volleyball court, 16m long x 8m wide
Net
The net is 1.8m high for men and 1.7m for women.
Equipment
Paddle Rackets (no strings) and Stage 2 (low compression "orange") balls are used.
Scoring
Exactly the same scoring system is used as for regular tennis, except with the permanent use of no-Advantage, after Deuce. Plus, there is no second service and no service let. A 10-point match tiebreak in the third set was introduced in 2020.
Playing the game
The game is predominantly played between doubles teams, although singles can be played on a narrower court (4.5m). Under and overarm serves are permitted and either member of the receiving team may return the service. A point is won if the ball hits the ground in the opposing court or if the opponents hit (or serve) the ball out or into the net.
