| It will be helpful to players of all standards to read and | | | | 6. Play and practise with good men players whenever |
| take heed of the following advice. Every game can be | | | | possible. |
| improved! | | | | 7. Play in at least one serious tournament a year. This |
| Advice To Players | | | | will show up your weak points and indicate the kind of |
| A. For beginners in tennis | | | | practice you need. |
| 1. Learn the correct strokes and stick to them. | | | | 8. Enjoy your tennis always. Make friends and develop |
| 2. Practise against a backboard every spare minute, | | | | good sportsmanship and social qualities through the |
| trying to improve the rhythm and timing of your | | | | game. |
| strokes, until they are machine-like. | | | | Tennis Etiquette For The Player |
| 3. Work for smoothness. If you use a full swing with | | | | A. How to start the match |
| good body action, accuracy and speed will develop | | | | 1. The serve or choice of ends is determined by the |
| naturally. | | | | racquet toss. One player twirls his racquet while the |
| 4. Never take your eyes off the ball until it leaves your | | | | other calls "rough" or "smooth." If "smooth" was called, |
| racquet. | | | | and the smooth racquet face is uppermost the caller |
| 5. Never be hurried. | | | | wins choice of serve or end. |
| 6. Keep racquet's reach away from the ball at all | | | | B. Be friendly to your opponent |
| times. Practise, practise, PRACTISE! | | | | 1. Before the match starts greet your opponent in a |
| 7. Attend the best tournaments and observe the best | | | | friendly manner. |
| players, then practise, practise, PRACTISE. | | | | 2. When passing your opponent to change ends, |
| B. For intermediates in tennis | | | | speak a friendly word to him. |
| 1. Follow the advice for beginners. | | | | 3. At the end of the match shake hands with your |
| 2. Practise weak strokes rather than strong ones, until | | | | opponent and thank him for the match, or congratulate |
| you are sure of them. Try to hit as many backhands | | | | him on the victory. |
| as forehands. | | | | 4. Never make excuses for your poor playing if you |
| 3. Admit your own weaknesses of form. Be willing to | | | | lose. |
| correct them patiently and persistently, even though | | | | C. Be thoughtful of your opponent |
| your game goes to pieces for a while. | | | | 1. If there are no ball boys be sure to keep your |
| 4. Never settle back on your heels on the court; | | | | opponent supplied with balls when he serves. |
| perfect your footwork; always have your side to the | | | | 2. Do not return his first serve if it is a fault, or interrupt |
| ball. | | | | the sequence of his serves in any way. |
| 5. Concentrate on correct court positions. | | | | 3. When you are serving be sure that your opponent is |
| 6. Play for practice and not for score. | | | | ready before starting each point. |
| 7. Always expect your balls to be returned, and try for | | | | 4. Play your best at all times, remember careless |
| every ball. | | | | playing is an insult to your opponent. |
| 8. Never give up. | | | | 5. Wear an all white costume that will not distract your |
| 9. Always try to place your ball, not just get it over the | | | | opponent. |
| net. | | | | 6. Do not delay the game by fussing over clothing, |
| C. For advanced players | | | | racquet, hair, etc. |
| 1. After making your strokes automatic, concentrate on | | | | D. Treat the officials with respect |
| tactics. | | | | 1. Never question a decision.a. Never throw a point.b. |
| 2. Keep a balance of accuracy and speed, never | | | | Do not argue with the umpire.c. Do not show by your |
| sacrificing one for the other. | | | | manner that you disapprove of a decision. |
| 3. Use your head to save your heels. | | | | 2. Thank the umpire for officiating your match after it is |
| 4. Never throw a point or be indifferent. Play your best | | | | finished. |
| at all times, and be courteous and thoughtful of your | | | | 3. In case of inability to play a match, default graciously |
| opponent. | | | | without argument or plea for postponement. |
| 5. Practise as much as you play, and with some one | | | | Follow the above advice and you will always be |
| who will give you the kind of shots you need. | | | | welcome at a tennis match! |