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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGame, set, match! Play Tennis Week is serving up some free fun this September, and you certainly don\u2019t need a Grand Slam title to join in on the action.<\/p>\n
From Saturday 19 until Friday 25 September, Tennis ACT is inviting Canberrans of all skill levels to grab a racket as participating clubs across the city open their courts for free 60-minute sessions during Play Tennis Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no membership required and no catch \u2013 just 60 minutes of pure court chemistry. Ideal for anyone looking for an easy excuse to soak up some spring sunshine and catch up with friends.<\/p>\n If that\u2019s not enough to entice you to grab a racket, there will also be a bit of friendly rivalry as Play Tennis Week tackles the age-old debate that\u2019s divided our city for decades: northside versus southside.<\/p>\n The way it works is simple: every court booking made throughout the week automatically scores a point for either Team North or Team South, depending on where you choose to play (with regional NSW affiliate clubs joining the fray to lend a hand, too). By the end of the week, one side will claim local bragging rights in the ultimate Battle of Canberra.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s been a while since you last held a racket \u2013 or you\u2019re not quite sure your backhand from your break point \u2013 here is a quick, handy guide to the jargon you might hear on the court:<\/p>\n Love: The only context where having love simply means you are losing. Ready to serve up some spring fun and help your side of the lake take the crown? Book your court\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n THE ESSENTIALS <\/p>\n
\nDeuce: Tied at 40-40. Welcome to tennis purgatory.
\nBreak Point: The point where you can steal the game off your opponent\u2019s serve. Also, the exact moment your opponent suddenly remembers how to serve like Roger Federer.
\nFault and Double Fault: Missing your target on a serve once, or doing it twice in a row for a free point to your opponent.
\nUnforced Error: An accidental miss on a totally routine shot with no pressure applied. We\u2019ve all been there.
\nMoonball: A high, floating shot that bounces sky-high to buy time and test your opponent\u2019s patience.
\nTweener: The iconic trick shot hit between your legs while running backward. Equal parts ambitious and impressive when it lands.
\nBagel: Winning a set 6 to zero. Tastes delicious when served to your rival; tastes like pure humiliation when served to you.
\nBreadstick: Winning a set 6 to one. Slightly less brutal than a bagel, but still a deeply embarrassing carbohydrates-themed loss.<\/p>\n