History And Rules Of Tennis
...conference is held between 12 nations in Paris, and, from this, the
International Lawn Tennis Federation (as it is first known) evolves.
March, 1923
The Annual General Meeting in Paris draws up the official ILTF Rules of Tennis which
are implemented from 1 January, 1924. The United States joins the ILTF, making the
organisation truly international.
March, 1923
The Annual General Meeting in Paris draws up the official ILTF Rules of Tennis which
are implemented from 1 January, 1924. The United States joins the ILTF, making the
organisation truly international.
1977
The ILTF drops the word 'lawn' to take on its present name, the International Tennis
Federation.
1988
After diligent work by ITF President, Philippe Chatrier, and General Secretary, David
Gray, tennis becomes a full medal sport at the Olympic Games in Seoul.
1996
The ITF grows to incorporate 196 National Tennis Association Members including 126
Full Members and 70 Associate Members - a far cry from the original number of 12
founding nations.
The Rules of Tennis
[These rules to conform to the USTA's 1995 Rules of Tennis.]
Index
Explanatory Note
The Singles Game
Rule 1 - The Court
Rule 2 - Permanent Fixtures
Rule 3 - The Ball
Rule 4 - The Racket
Rule 5 - Server and Receiver
Rule 6 - Choice of Ends and Service
Rule 7 - The Service
Rule 8 - Foot Fault
Rule 9 - Delivery of Service
Rule 10 - Service Fault
Rule 11 - Second Service
Rule 12 - When to Serve
Rule 13 - The Let
Rule 14 - The "Let" in Service
Rule 15...
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