What equipment do you need?

Cross tennis is played with standard tennis rackets and balls.
Experienced tennis and squash players will find their mark very quickly, as the ball hitting  techniques are similar to what they know.

The court

Grab some chalk or tape to draw a line on the wall for the ‘net’ – just like in tennis. We recommend a height of 95cm.

Then, mark out the court on the floor. We suggest half the size of a tennis court (~9m wide by 11m long), but there are no strict rules here. It’s all about adapting to your space – the court can be longer, wider or smaller for even more speed.

The court should be divided into left and right halves, which is only relevant for the serve.

The rules

It’s very simple and similar to tennis.

The player who serves up the ball must make sure it bounces off the wall above the net line and lands on the opposite half within the court’s borders.

If the ball goes out or under the net line, it’s a fault. And only one bounce on the floor is allowed.
Keep it simple – hit, bounce, and rally on!

Anything else?

Since both players are side by side, there might be instances where they accidentally bump into each other or get in the way, causing a delay in hitting the ball. Such friendly collision can lead to some points being replayed, all in the name of sportsmanship.
And that’s the unique charm of cross-tennis – unlike traditional tennis, your opponent is right beside you, adding an extra layer of strategy to the game. So, think smartly about your moves, positioning, and shots!