The Beach TennisGuide.
Everything about beach tennis in one place. the rules, how to play, how to score, the gear, and the app that handles it for you.
Beach Tennis Answers.
What Is Beach Tennis?
The game explained in plain language.
Beach Tennis Rules
Scoring, serving, the tie-break and ends changes.
Court Dimensions
Court size (16 m x 8 m) and net height (1.70 m).
Equipment
Paddles, balls and gear to get started.
The Tie-Break (Rule 8b)
How tie-break serving really works.
Beach Tennis vs Padel
Two paddle sports, two very different games.
Scoring Explained
No-ad, golden point and the match tie-break.
History & Origins
From an Italian beach to an ITF sport.
Glossary
Every term and call, defined.
Singles
The narrow-court format.
Mixed Doubles
Rules and tactics.
Olympic?
Where the sport stands.
Indoors?
Year-round play.
How-To Guides.
How to Play Beach Tennis
A complete beginner walkthrough.
How to Serve
Serve rules, order, and technique.
How to Keep Score
Score a match without losing track.
How to Referee
Officiating a match, step by step.
How to Smash
The finishing shot.
Return of Serve
Block, control, neutralize.
The Grip
One continental grip for everything.
Serve Rules & Foot Faults
The ITF service rules.
Quick Answers.
Can the Ball Bounce?
No. it is a volley game.
Net Height
1.70 m (ITF men 1.80 m).
What Ball?
ITF Stage 2, depressurized.
Is It Hard?
No. beginner-friendly.
Choosing a Paddle
Beginner to pro.
Doubles Strategy
Positioning & tactics.
Calories Burned
~500 per hour.
What It Costs
Start for under $50.
2025 Rule Changes
The new 6 m service zone.
6 m Service Zone
Who it applies to.
Lets & Hindrances
When a point is replayed.
Changing Ends
When to switch sides.
Who Calls the Lines?
Self-officiating.