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          Getting Started

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          The earlier your kids learn the game of tennis, the more likely they’ll stick with it—for life.

          We’ve got everything you need to know to help you and your kids get the most out of the game; from getting started to advanced training.

          Introduction to the Rules of Tennis

          The Illustrated Introduction to the Rules of Tennis takes the mystery out of a game where LOVE means zero and ALL means a tie-score. We explain in easy-to-understand language everything you need to know to start playing tennis—serving, scoring, the lines of the tennis court and how to call balls in and out.

          Play Time! - Three Simple Steps to Start Playing Tennis

          If you love tennis and want your kids to feel the same way, it’s easier than ever to make the sport for a lifetime a family affair.  There are three simple steps to introduce your kids to the sport of a lifetime.

          Ten Things All Kids Should Know About Tennis

          KidZone Ten Things Kids Should Know

          Read top ten tips that all kids should know about tennis.

          Junior Competition

          Read important information juniors will need to know including new rule changes, updates to the tournament schedule and messages.

          Player to Player: Adolescent Anger

          Player to Player is USTA.com’s bi-weekly feature in which everyday tennis players are given a forum to ask advice on the sport they love – and their fellow players will dish out advice.

          Player Spotlight: Trent Tolbert

          Player Spotlight: Trent Tolbert

          Read the story of Tulsa, Oklahoma tennis player Trent Tolbert who grew up in an American household, and is of Native American descent.

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