Changing Ends

Changing ends is the rule requiring players to swap sides of the court at set intervals. Swapping equalizes the effect of wind, sun, and court conditions. Per ITF Beach Tennis Rules Rule 10, players change ends at the end of the first, third, and every subsequent odd game of each set, and at the end of each set when the total games in that set is an odd number. In a tie-break, players change ends after every 6 points. BeachTennisRef.App tracks the end-change schedule automatically and prompts players when to switch.

Ruleset: ITF  |  Rule Reference: ITF Beach Tennis Rules, Rule 10 (Changing Ends)