Beach Tennis

The new sport of Beach Tennis has landed on our shores with much excitement.  Perhaps you've seen the televised weather spots on Fox Channel 6 or NBC Channel 7/39, featuring Beach Tennis at the club.   A cross between badminton, volleyball and tennis, Beach Tennis revolves around keeping the ball in the air because once the ball touches the sand, the point is over.  The game appeals to all ages since covering the whole court is not necessary (Beach Tennis is doubles only).  And you'll be glad to know Beach Tennis is a finesse game of volleys, overheads, and drop shots with power not a factor, since all hits are up to clear the 6'2 foot net. To help you get started, we've include the "Rules of Play," as well as court reservation procedures for the club during the Fall and Winter months. Beach Tennis Rules of Play: Court: The court is a regulation volleyball court. Balls:  TIP balls (soft tennis balls available in the Tennis Shop). Serving: The server is allowed only one serve.  Serves must go cross court. Lets: Lets are played as good. Returns: Only one hit per team is allowed. Scoring: No add scoring.  Each match is first to reach 8 games.  If games reach 8 all, a 12 point tiebreaker is played. Members may now have a Beach Tennis Court set up for their own personal use. Should you need competition, the Tennis Desk Host is ready to assist you in finding opponents or a fourth player. Member Beach Tennis Court Reservations: Courts may be reserved daily (pending Club special events or catered functions). 24 Hour advanced reservations are required (24 hour cancellation notice is also requested). Availability months: October - March.                                      Beach Services Department: (858) 551.4661 or BeachServices@ljbtc.com