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Getting Started

New to Tennis? How many other sports can be played by anyone at any age, at any time of year, and anywhere in the world? Pickup a racquet for the sport of a lifetime.


From choosing the best equipment to choosing the best program to suit your need, let the USTA guide you to your best game. Here you'll find some answers to the common "launching point" questions asked by beginning players, such as "What are the rules?" and "Where can I play locally?"

As we receive suggestions and feedback, we will do our best to make it easier than ever before to get in the game and stay in the game. 

Introduction to Tennis for Adults

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With full illustrations, the Introduction to Tennis for Adults explains in easy-to-understand language everything you need to know to start playing tennis—serving, scoring, the lines and parts of the tennis court, how to call balls in and out, and many other helpful tidbits.

Playtennis.com

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If you are brand new to the game of tennis and you’re looking to take a lesson, organize a friendly match with another beginner player in your area, get great instructional tips, search for gear and more, head over to playtennis.com and create a profile.

Find a Partner on playtennis.com

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Playtennis.com’s Find A Partner application gives you access to a pool of tennis players from across the country to connect with in order to schedule friendly matches in your neighborhood. Playtennis.com has players of all levels, so don’t be intimidated. You can search for a partner right at your playing level.

Find a Teaching Pro on playtennis.com

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If you’re looking for tennis lessons, here’s where you can search playtennis.com’s extensive database of teaching pros to find the right coach for you. There are plenty of teaching pros in your area that cater to brand new players.

Find a Court on playtennis.com

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In playtennis.com’s Find A Court search feature, you can search for public and private courts based on your location.

Find Your Local Park Program

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Its important to know that the game of tennis and at least one useable court is never far away - as a starting point, be sure to look up your local park directory and check to see hours of operation and if lessons/programs are offered.

Join the USTA

USTA Membership

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As a USTA member, you show the world how much you appreciate tennis. In return, we want to show how much we appreciate you by offering a variety of exclusive benefits and one-of-a kind offers—available only to our members. It's all here—discounts on travel, hotels, entertainment, dining, sports gear and more.

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