Lawn Tennis
(Unit 1) 1.1 History-
Lawn tennis has become the most popular game in recent time in the whole world. Its various tournaments have also become very expensive. Regarding the origin of lawn tennis, after analysis of certain facts, it can be said that the game was first played only on grass in France in 12th ball over a mound. To start with, tennis was played by monks. But later on, it became the favorite sport of kings and aristocrats. After that it diverted subsequently to middle classes. The credit to develop this game goes to Major W.C Wingfield who introduced lawn tennis in 19th century in England. The first tennis club was established in 1872 at Leamington, Spain. The first Wimbledon Championship was held in1877 for men only. The competitions for women were started in Wimbledon Championship in 1884. The game of Lawn Tennis remained in Olympic Games till 1924. The Lawn Tennis was again included in Seoul Olympics i.e. in 1988.
1.2 Latest Rules of Lawn Tennis- 1. Choice of Sides and Service. The choice of sides or server or receiver is decided by a toss. The player, who wins the toss, may choose the right of serve or to be receiver or the side/end. 2. Server and Receiver. The player, who serves first, is called server and the player who receives the service is called receiver. 3. Service. The player who performs service stands with both the feet behind the base line. His feet should be in stationary position. In this position, he should project the ball in the air with his hand and strike it with his racket before it hits the ground. The service is completed, when the racket strikes the ball. 4. Service Fault. A service is a fault: (a) If the service misses the ball or is unable to strike the ball; (b) If after the completion of service, the ball goes out of court; (c) If the ball served drops anywhere except in the service court; (d) If the server commits a foot fault.
If the service is a fault, the server
Lawn tennis has become the most popular game in recent time in the whole world. Its various tournaments have also become very expensive. Regarding the origin of lawn tennis, after analysis of certain facts, it can be said that the game was first played only on grass in France in 12th ball over a mound. To start with, tennis was played by monks. But later on, it became the favorite sport of kings and aristocrats. After that it diverted subsequently to middle classes. The credit to develop this game goes to Major W.C Wingfield who introduced lawn tennis in 19th century in England. The first tennis club was established in 1872 at Leamington, Spain. The first Wimbledon Championship was held in1877 for men only. The competitions for women were started in Wimbledon Championship in 1884. The game of Lawn Tennis remained in Olympic Games till 1924. The Lawn Tennis was again included in Seoul Olympics i.e. in 1988.
1.2 Latest Rules of Lawn Tennis- 1. Choice of Sides and Service. The choice of sides or server or receiver is decided by a toss. The player, who wins the toss, may choose the right of serve or to be receiver or the side/end. 2. Server and Receiver. The player, who serves first, is called server and the player who receives the service is called receiver. 3. Service. The player who performs service stands with both the feet behind the base line. His feet should be in stationary position. In this position, he should project the ball in the air with his hand and strike it with his racket before it hits the ground. The service is completed, when the racket strikes the ball. 4. Service Fault. A service is a fault: (a) If the service misses the ball or is unable to strike the ball; (b) If after the completion of service, the ball goes out of court; (c) If the ball served drops anywhere except in the service court; (d) If the server commits a foot fault.
If the service is a fault, the server