I do not believe in using a great deal of space carefully defining each blade of grass on a court, or each rule of the game. It gets nowhere. I do advocate teaching the terms of the game.
1. THE COURT.
The Baseline=The back line.
The Service-line=The back line of the service court, extending from side-line to side-line at a point 21 feet from the net.
The Alleys=The space on each side of the court between the side service-line and the outside sideline of a doubles court. They are used only when playing doubles and are not marked on a single court.
The Net=The barrier that stretches across the court in the exact centre. It is 3 feet high at the centre and 3 feet 6 inches high at the posts which stand 3 feet outside the sidelines.
2. STROKES (Two General Classes).
A. Ground strokes=All shots hit from the baselines off the bounce of the ball.
B. Volleys=Shots hit while the ball is in flight through the air, previous to its bound.
The Service=The method of putting the ball in play.