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Lawn tennis is a game played by two or four people using a racket to
hit a ball across a net on a marked court.
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It can be played indoors
or outside, and the outdoor surface can be grass (hence the name
"lawn" tennis), as well as, more commonly, macadam or
shale.
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There is a version called "short tennis" on a
smaller court especially for children.
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Much tennis playing is purely for fun, but there are club
competitions at local and national levels.
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Lawn Tennis Association www.lta.org.uk/
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Ace Magazine
The Tennis Times |
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Find a local tennis group
or club (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local sports
centre.
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Consult books or magazines
on the basics of tennis.
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Check in your local library/paper
or sports centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Tennis is fairly
energetic, but it can be played by people of all ages and abilities, and
both sexes.
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Although you can practice tennis strokes on your own, you need at least
one other person to play against. Tennis is often played by men and
women in mixed doubles, as well as singles or same sex doubles.
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It is better if the people you play with are of roughly
the same standard as yourself. But they need not be of the same age
or sex.
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Many people belong to tennis groups or clubs, often for
social contact as well physical exercise.
Equipment or clothing
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The minimum requirement is a racket plus balls, trainers or other
sports shoes, and clothing that you can move around in easily.
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Clubs
may require more formal tennis clothes, especially for competitions.
A place or facilities
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A special net and posts are needed for tennis, plus a marked court
area.
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There are outdoor facilities attached to many parks, schools and
community centres, as well as most sports centres. Some sports
centres have an indoor court marked in the main sports hall.
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Local
groups and clubs may use the local park or sports centre, but many have their own
courts and other facilities.
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