Tennis for Kids: An Alphabet of Color and Fun

<li>**B** is for **ball**. In tennis, the ball is what you hit with your racket. Tennis balls are usually yellow or green.</li> <li>**C** is for **court**. The court is where you play tennis. Tennis courts are usually made of concrete or asphalt.</li> <li>**D** is for **deuce**. Deuce is the score when both players have 40 points.</li> <li>**E** is for **exercise**. Tennis is a great way to get exercise. You'll be running, jumping, and hitting the ball, which will help you stay healthy and fit.</li> <li>**F** is for **fun**. Tennis is a fun sport to play. You can play with friends or family, and you'll always have a good time.</li> <li>**G** is for **game**. A game of tennis is played between two players or two teams of two players. The first player to win six games wins the set. The first player to win two sets wins the match.</li> <li>**H** is for **hit**. In tennis, you hit the ball with your racket. You can hit the ball over the net, or you can hit it on the ground.</li> <li>**I** is for **instruction**. If you want to learn how to play tennis, you can take instruction from a tennis coach. A tennis coach can teach you the basics of the game and help you improve your skills.</li> <li>**J** is for **jump**. In tennis, you'll often have to jump to hit the ball. Jumping helps you get more power on your shots.</li> <li>**K** is for **kick**. In tennis, you can kick the ball instead of hitting it. Kicking the ball is a good way to get out of trouble if you're caught off guard.</li> <li>**L** is for **lob**. A lob is a high shot that goes over your opponent's head. Lobs are a good way to slow down the pace of the game and give yourself time to get back into position.</li> <li>**M** is for **match**. A match is a series of games played between two players or two teams of two players. The first player or team to win two sets wins the match.</li> <li>**N** is for **net**. The net is a low barrier that divides the court in half. The net is used to keep the ball in play.</li> <li>**O** is for **out**. In tennis, a ball is out if it lands outside the court. If you hit the ball out, you lose the point.</li> <li>**P** is for **point**. A point is scored when a player wins a rally. The first player to win six points wins the game.</li> <li>**Q** is for **quit**. Don't quit if you're losing. Keep playing and you might just come back and win.</li> <li>**R** is for **racket**. A racket is what you use to hit the ball in tennis. Tennis rackets are made of different materials, including wood, metal, and graphite.</li> <li>**S** is for **serve**. The serve is the first shot in a tennis game. The serve is hit from behind the baseline and must land in the service court on the other side of the net.</li> <li>**T** is for **tiebreaker**. A tiebreaker is a special game that is played to decide a set that is tied at 6-6. The first player to win seven points in the tiebreaker wins the set.</li> <li>**U** is for **up**. In tennis, you're up if you're ahead in the score. If you're up, keep playing hard and try to win the game.</li> <li>**V** is for **volley**. A volley is a shot that is hit before the ball bounces. Volleys are often used to keep the ball in play and to put pressure on your opponent.</li> <li>**W** is for **winner**. A winner is a shot that your opponent can't return. Winners are the best way to win points and games.</li> <li>**X** is for **x-court**. An x-court is a shot that is hit cross-court from one side of the court to the other. X-courts are often used to surprise your opponent and to create opportunities to win points.</li> <li>**Y** is for **yellow**. Tennis balls are usually yellow. Yellow balls are easier to see than white balls, which makes them easier to hit.</li> <li>**Z** is for **zero**. Zero is the score when you haven't won any points. If you're at zero, don't worry. Just keep playing and you'll eventually start to win points.</li>

Tennis A to Z (A Beautifully Illustrated Children's Alphabet Color Picture Book; ABC Beditme Story for Kids) (Sports A to Z Book 2)

by Michael Abayomi

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1158 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	30 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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