The History and Rules of Tennis :: Tennis Sports Athletics Essays

The History and Rules of Tennis March, 1913 An international 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 - Order of Service Rule 16 - When Players Change Ends Rule 17 - The Ball in Play Rule 18 - Server Wins Point Rule 19 - Receiver Wins Point Rule 20 - Player Loses Point Rule 21 - Player Hinders Opponent Rule 22 - Ball Falls on Line Rule 23 - Ball Touches Permanent Fixtures Rule 24 - A Good Return Rule 25 - Hindrance of a Player Rule 26 - Score in a Game Rule 27 - Score in a Set Rule 28 - Maximum Number of Sets Rule 29 - Role of Court Officials Rule 30 - Continuous Play and Rest Periods Rule 31 - Coaching Rule 32 - Changing Balls The Doubles Game Rule 33 Rule 34 - The Doubles Court Rule 35 - Order of Service in Doubles Rule 36 - Order of Receiving in Doubles Rule 37 - Service Out of Turn in Doubles Rule 38 - Error in Order of Receiving in Doubles Rule 39 - Service Fault in Doubles Rule 40 - Playing the Ball in Doubles Appendix I - Regulations for Making Tests Specified in Rule 3