Learn Tennis in Swahili
Basic Rules of Tennis / Sheria za Msingi za Tennis
Serving / Kuserve
- Serve diagonally from behind baseline
- Two serve attempts allowed
- Server must keep feet behind the line
Scoring / Kuweka Alama
- Points: 0, 15, 30, 40
- Win by 2 clear points
- 6 games to win a set
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Key Terms / Maneno Muhimu
Basic Terms
- ServeServ
- ForehandForehandi
- BackhandBackhandi
- VolleyVole
- BaselineMstari wa nyuma
- NetWavu
Scoring Terms
- LoveSifuri
- DeuceSawa
- AdvantageNafasi
- GameMchezo
- SetSeti
- MatchMechi
Tips & Drills / Vidokezo na Mazoezi
Helpful Tips for Tennis Players
Swahili translations coming soon!
- Stay positive and focused throughout the match
- Practice your serve consistently - it's crucial
- Focus on placement rather than power
- Always return to ready position after each shot
- Watch the ball until contact
- Move your feet to get in position early
Practice Drills / Mazoezi ya Mazoezi
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Common Phrases
- Good game!Mchezo mzuri!
- Your serveServ yako
- Out!Nje!
- Let's playTucheze
- Ready?Uko tayari?
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