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The alleys of a tennis court are the long rectangles to the very left and right of your court.
This picture will give you an idea of what I mean by the very long rectangles on the left and right:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Tennis_court_imperial.svg/292px-Tennis_court_imperial.svg.png
They run along the long side of the court.
They are only used when playing doubles, that is 2 players versus 2 players. This is to allow more court room for more players to hit the ball.
During singles, 1 vs. 1, the alleys are ignored and any balls that land in the alley are considered out.
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A tennis court measures approximately?
From baseline to baseline and from alley to alley, a tennis court measures 78 feet by 36 feet. This does not include the extra area beyond the lines where the players run. For more specific measurements, check this link for a detailed tennis court diagram: http://www.prosportsofficialteamsites.com/Tennis_Nova_Sports_Court_novasports.gif
What is an alley in tennis?
An alley in tennis is the area between the single's line and double's line.
What is 'tennis court' when translated from English to French?
"Tennis court" in English is court de tennis in French.
What tennis court is the slowest?
Clay courts are known to be the slowest tennis court.
What is the name of a tennis court?
A tennis Court.:S
Do you say A lighted tennis court or A lit tennis court?
You say "a lit tennis court." ex. Tennis courts are lit at night.
When was On-Court Tennis created?
On-Court Tennis was created in 1984.
When did On-Court Tennis happen?
On-Court Tennis happened in 1984.
Where is the tennis court oath located?
The tennis court oath took place on an indoor tennis court in Versailles France
When was the tennis court oath painted?
Jacques did not paint the Tennis Court Oath, it was David
How long is a tennis court in yards?
A tennis court is 26yds long
How did the tennis court oath get its name?
the oath was made in a tennis court
