Starting with Antalya: simple, sourced articles on courts, lessons, equipment and technique.
Antalya
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Where to Play Tennis in Antalya
Municipal courts, clubs and hotel courts: the options for playing in Antalya and how to choose.
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Free Tennis Courts in Antalya
The free courts announced by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, where to book and the conditions of use.
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What to Look for When Choosing Tennis Lessons in Antalya
Questions to ask at your first meeting with a coach and a short checklist for choosing the right lessons.
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Private Tennis Lessons or Group Tennis Lessons?
A comparison of the two types of lesson in terms of progress, cost and motivation.
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Tennis Coaching for Children in Antalya
Municipal courses, clubs and coaches: tennis options for your child in Antalya and what to look out for.
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A Guide to Renting a Tennis Court in Antalya
From booking a municipal court to renting a club court: the steps and the questions to ask.
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Playing Tennis in the Antalya Heat: Timing, Water and Sun
The right time of day, enough water, sun protection and a few equipment details for comfortable summer tennis.
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How to Find a Tennis Partner in Antalya
Practical ways to find a partner at your level, and a few small rules that make the first match enjoyable for everyone.
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Tennis Courts in Muratpaşa: Free and Municipal Courts
Free courts at Beach Park and Lara Düden Park, municipal sports facilities and how to book.
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Tennis Courts in Konyaaltı: Municipal and University Courts
Bileydi Park municipal courts and Akdeniz University courts: official tariffs and how to book.
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Playing Tennis on Holiday in Antalya: Courts, Kit and Timing
Hotel courts, free municipal courts, what to pack and the right time to play in the heat.
Getting started
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How to Start Playing Tennis: A Beginner’s Guide
What to know before you buy a racket, how a first lesson goes and realistic goals for your first three months.
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How Long Does It Take to Learn Tennis?
There’s no fixed answer, but the factors and stages that shape your progress are clear. Here’s a realistic roadmap.
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What Equipment Do You Need to Play Tennis?
A little of the right equipment is enough to start. We’ve separated what’s essential from what can wait.
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Tennis Rules and the Scoring System
Why is it 15-30-40, what does deuce mean and how is a tie-break played? The rules you need for your first match.
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At What Age Should Children Start Tennis?
Thanks to the red, orange and green ball system, tennis is fun even at a young age. An age and stage guide for parents.
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What Is Padel? How It Differs from Tennis and How to Start
Walled court, perforated racket, underarm serve: the key differences between padel and tennis, and your first steps.
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Playing Tennis in Another City: Finding Courts and Partners When You Travel
Municipal and university courts, club guest rules, what to pack and finding a partner.
Equipment
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How to Choose a Tennis Racket: A Beginner’s Guide
There’s no single “best racket” for everyone. From weight to strings, everything you need to choose a racket for your level.
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Tennis Racket Measurements and Grip Sizes Explained
A grip size chart, how to measure your grip at home and what the numbers on a racket mean.
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How to Choose a Tennis Racket for Children
Length is the most important measurement in a junior racket. A chart by age and height, and a simple check you can do at home.
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What to Look for When Choosing Tennis Shoes
In tennis, shoes matter as much as the racket. Soles by surface, lateral support and choosing the right size.
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Types of Tennis Balls and How They Differ
Pressurised or pressureless, hard court or clay court ball? All the differences, including junior balls.
Technique
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What Are the Forehand and Backhand? The Basic Strokes
Tennis’s two basic strokes: grips, the phases of a stroke and the difference between one- and two-handed backhands.
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How to Serve in Tennis
From the grip to the toss, from the trophy position to the follow-through: the steps and rules of the serve.
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The Most Common Beginner Mistakes in Tennis
Eight mistakes almost everyone makes in their first months, each with a simple fix.
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How Should You Warm Up Before Tennis?
A short, practical warm-up routine to avoid injury and feel good from the first shot.
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