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Tennis is a challenging sport to learn for most people. Players need years of practice to get really good. You may only be looking to play for fun. If so, you probably have no intention of being a tournament player. Or maybe you’re a newbie who wants to get up to speed quickly. If so, have no concerns – you’re in good hands.

This post will bring you up to speed quickly, giving you the basics on how to play tennis. In this post, I’ll teach you the easiest way to hit the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. We’ll talk a little about the footwork too.

The point of this post is not to turn you into Roger Federer or Serena Williams. It’s to get you playing quickly as a tennis beginner so you can enjoy the game.

In tennis, you are either hitting the ball or waiting for it to come back. When waiting for it to come back, you’ll need to assume the basic ready position. There is no movement involved in this position. It’s just setting up in a position from which we can move to or hit the tennis ball.

The ready position is absolutely essential if you want to play well and not look like a total newbie. Here’s how you do it.

  • Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width, facing the net. Toes should be forward and knees slightly bent. Your weight should be more on the balls of your toes than your heels.
  • Hold the racket out in front of you. Your elbows should be about 4-6 inches away from your body. The top of the racket should be around chest level.
  • When holding the racket have the dominant hand at the bottom of the handle. The other hand will be on the throat of the racket.

This is the basic ready position and you can use it anywhere on the court – baseline or net. After you hit serves, groundstrokes, and volleys, return to the ready position as quickly as possible.

How To Play Tennis If Youre A Beginner