ITF Coaches Commission and ITF International Tennis Rating Taskforce approved the guide, which will facilitate the accurate ratings of the players. The Description of Standards is made detailed and clear as possible. The Taskforce keep it uncomplicated and not too much technical. The purpose is for the player and the evaluator easy understanding. There is a series of motions involved in making a serve but the main objective is to hit the ball in a well-timed manner to be effective. The stroke of the serve includes how to properly hold the racket, how to throw the ball, how to position the body before the racquet hits the ball. The flat serve, topspin , and the slice are the three basic serves that you need to know and practice so that you can use them in an appropriate time when you play the game. A world known grass court is the Wimbledon Centre Court. Itssurface is not as tough as the hard courts, making the ball bounce lower, which necessitates faster reach for the ball. Indoor courts Indoor courts are made of lumber, cement, or 'rug'. Artificial turf is the other name it is known for. Fairly fast and the most typical is the carpet style indoor courts. Although she ranked the top 20 players in the world in the singles division, she was more recognized in her doubles ranking. This Russian girl has captivated many fans and photographers with her good looks making her the most photograph tennis star and a bankable endorser. Lindsay Davenport. Born on June 8, 1976 in Palos Verdes, California, USA, she started playing tennis at the age of 5. The necessary specifications for tennis racquets are: Size of the head Length Weight (while without strings) Composition Weight of the 'swing' Balance Width of the beam Stiffness Level of power Speed of the 'swing' Pattern of the strings Tension of the strings Now, think of the many available tennis racquets in the market today. The Different Milestones in the History of Tennis Although popularly known to have originated from Europe, the origins of tennis can be traced back in ancient Egypt around 1500BC. The earliest evidences are the drawings discovered on the walls of Egyptian temples built more than 3000 years ago. This proves that the Egyptians were the first to have actually played this ball game as part of their religious traditions.