Guides

Tennis skill levels in plain English: five on-court stages from beginner to competitive, with self-tests and rough NTRP, UTR and WTN numbers to match.

The USTA rating scale from 1.5 to 7.0: which levels leagues use, how ratings are issued and appealed, and how to choose a level if you play outside the US.

Ten wall tennis drills for solo practice: rallies, volleys, serves and footwork, with targets, distances and the mistakes that stop a wall session helping.

How the tennis ranking system works: ATP, WTA and ITF junior rankings, rolling 52-week points, and why a ranking is not the same as an amateur rating.

Tennis footwork explained for club players: the split step, adjustment steps, recovery and six drills you can run with one partner or alone, with targets.

What cardio tennis is, how a one-hour session is structured, what the research says about intensity, and who it suits compared with lessons and match play.

Tennis ball types explained: ITF Type 1, 2, 3 and high altitude, pressurised vs pressureless, and the red, orange and green stages. Which to buy and when.

Padel vs tennis compared: court size, walls, serve, racket, scoring and learning curve, plus an honest way to decide which one suits how you like to play.

Learn how to serve in tennis: grip, stance, toss, swing and follow-through in plain steps, the rules that cause faults, and a simple practice plan.

Twelve beginner tennis drills you can run with one partner and a can of balls: rallying, volleys, serves and footwork, with targets so you know you're improving.

Pickleball vs tennis compared: court size, net height, serve, scoring and equipment, plus an honest way to decide which sport suits you and your game.

Tennis court dimensions in metres and feet: singles and doubles size, service boxes, net height, and the run-off space usually left around the lines.

How hard, clay, grass and artificial turf courts differ in speed, bounce and body load, how the ITF rates pace, and how to pick a surface that suits your game.

How tennis scoring works, step by step: love, 15, 30, 40, deuce, games, sets, tie-breaks and match tie-breaks, plus how casual players keep score fairly.

Tennis etiquette for club and social players: 15 unwritten rules on line calls, serving, doubles, shared courts and sportsmanship, so you never start an argument.

A tennis warm-up you can finish in ten minutes: pulse raiser, dynamic stretches, mini-tennis and serve prep, plus how to adjust it for heat and humid climates.

Tennis for beginners: the rules in plain English, the gear you need, how to take your first lessons and how to find people at your level to play with.

When and where to play tennis in Bangkok through the heat and the monsoon — the best times of day, the rainy-season playbook, and the indoor courts that never cancel.

Compare tennis coaches in Bangkok: private lessons, group clinics and academy programmes for adults and juniors, with honest pros and cons for each.

Everything you need to know about playing tennis in Bangkok — courts, clubs, coaches, communities, costs, and practical tips for expats and visitors in 2026.

How to choose tennis lessons in Bangkok, from private coaching to group clinics, academy programs and practice studios. Venues and tips for adult beginners.