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Q: How does the ball bounce?
A: It doesn't. If the ball hits the sand, the point is over. The Official ball of BTUSA is the Penn QST 60. 

Q: What are the court dimensions?
A: An official court measures 26 1/4 ft. (8 meters) by 52 1/2 fr. (16 meters).

Q: How high is the net?
A: The regulation net height for grass/hard surface is 5'10" and for sand/snow 5'7".

Q: What is the format for your tournaments?
A: Each event is different depending on number of entries, the number of courts available and time available. Typically, the preliminary rounds are round robin or pool play. This means that if you are in a pool of four, you would play all the other teams in your pool (3 matches). The top 1 or 2 teams from each pool advance to the elimination rounds (single elimination).

Q: Can you play "singles" Beach Tennis?
A: Absolutely, Singles is becoming a common division in Beach Tennis tournaments around the world. In Singles Beach Tennis, the court should measure 14 2/5 ft. (5 meters) by 32 4/5 ft. (10 meters). Recreational Beach Tennis can also be played 3-on-3 and 4-on-4.

Q: What are the rules?
A: Only one hit is allowed per point, you can't set your partner up for the kill. Also, only one serve is allowed and in Mixed Doubles, men MUST serve underhand. Lets are in play and the ball can NOT hit the ground. If it does, the opposing team receives the point. Click here for the full list of Beach Tennis rules. But the number one rule in Beach Tennis is HAVE FUN!!


Q: How is the game scored?
A: Scoring is 15-30-40 with no advantage. At 40-40 (deuce) the next point wins.

Q: Can anyone play?
A: Yes, that's the best part. Beach Tennis has a very short learning curve. If you can hold a paddle, you can learn to play Beach Tennis. Players that have played Badminton or Kadima can often start rallying within minutes. If you are already a Tennis player, chances are you can play Beach Tennis competitively on the first day.

Q: Will playing Beach Tennis hurt my regular Tennis game?
A: Absolutely not! In fact, two-time Men's National Beach Tennis Champ, Phil Whitesell, says that Beach Tennis has improved his traditional Tennis game in a number of ways. Beach Tennis is also a great conditioning tool for Tennis players looking for a low impact workout options.

Q: Where can I get a Beach Tennis net system?
A: We've developed a number of proprietary net systems that will get you up and running in no time. These net systems are available in our online store! Click Here

Q: Where can I get Beach Tennis Paddles?
A: Beach Tennis paddles are also available in our online store. Click here Before choosing a paddle for purchase, you may want to review our article on Choosing the Right Paddle for You.

Q: How can I get involved in the Beach Tennis movement?
A: There are a number of ways to become involved in Beach Tennis. Join the over 150,000 players worldwide at one of our Places 2 Play or compete in one of the tournaments happening all over the country. For a list of upcoming events, click here . You can sign up to be a BTUSA Member to receive email updates, members only contests and discounts.

Q: I'd like to offer Beach Tennis at my venue, how do I become a BTUSA Place 2 Play?
A: Camps, Schools, Resorts, Hotels, Parks & Recreations Departments, Sports Clubs and Entertainment Venues can become an official Beach Tennis Place 2 Play by completing an application. Places 2 Play are listed on our website and their events are featured on our social media sites. For more information on the Places 2 Play program, contact Lindsay at llimauro@beachtennisusa.net

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