Glossary of tennis terms

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This page is a glossary of tennis terminology.

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A

B

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A ball boy in action

C

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A tennis court with its dimensions and components

D

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An example of a dead net cord

E

F

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Example of a follow through action after the ball is hit

G

H

I

J

K

L

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Line judges at Wimbledon

M

N

O

P

Q

R

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A modern tennis racket

S

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Preparing to serve to start a point
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Player preparing to hit a backhand slice shot

T

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A standard optic yellow tennis ball

U

V

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Approaching a forehand volley

W

Y

Z

See also

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