Tennis Redesigned For You

 

YOU DRAW THE LINE

Get ready to experience tennis like never before. With slower balls, a smaller court, and no strict rules, you’ll be playing Red Ball with your friends in no time. So what are you waiting for? Let’s rally!

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HOW TO PLAY

 

Players decide who serves first

 

Serve underhand, cross-court, with two chances to put the ball in play

 

The ball must bounce once on the return; no volleys!

 

Switch sides after every odd game

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HOW TO SCORE

 

First to 4 points wins the game

 

First to 4 games wins the set

 

The first player/team to win 2 out of 3 sets wins the match

 

Or play a timed match and the team with the most games wins

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

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23-INCH RACQUETS

(smaller than a traditional tennis racquet)

Red tennis ball icon representing Red Ball Tennis Programs and Events.

TENNIS "RED BALL"

(lower compression tennis ball with slower bounce)


WHERE TO PLAY

 

Your local tennis court, a pickleball court, a brewery, a parking lot, your driveway—the opportunities to play Red Ball are endless! Just pop up a net on any hard surface and get playing!