How to PlayBeach Tennis.
New to the sand? Here is everything you need. the court, the serve, scoring, and how to actually win points.
From Zero to First Game.
1. The court & gear
Play on a 16 m x 8 m sand court, net at 1.70 m. You need a solid beach tennis paddle and a depressurized ball. No special shoes. play barefoot.
2. The serve
Serve from behind the baseline, underhand or overhand, usually one attempt. The ball must clear the net and be returned before bouncing. See how to serve.
3. Scoring
Points are 15, 30, 40, game. no-ad, so 40-40 is decided by the next point. Win games to win a set; a tie-break decides close sets. Full detail: how to keep score.
4. Positioning (doubles)
Both partners play side by side near the net where possible. beach tennis rewards aggressive net play. Cover the middle, communicate, and look for the lob over a charging pair.
5. Winning points
Keep the ball low and angled, use the lob to push opponents off the net, and finish with a smash. Because there is no bounce, court positioning and quick hands matter more than power.
How BeachTennisRef.App Handles It.
- Set up the match in under a minute. players, singles or doubles, format.
- Tap the first server; the app handles serve rotation, the tie-break and ends changes for you.
- Undo any mistake instantly, and share a live link so friends on the beach can follow the score.
Common Questions.
No. the basics are quick to pick up because rallies are short and the court is small. Scoring and serve rotation are the fiddly parts, which is why many players let an app track them.
No. beach tennis is played barefoot on sand.
Most commonly four. two per side in doubles. Singles (one per side) and mixed doubles are also played on the same court.
Just Play. We'll Keep Score.
Beach tennis scoring with ITF rules built in. serve rotation, the tie-break, ends changes, and a live shareable scoreboard.
First matches free. Any device. No install.