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Old 08-08-2022, 11:39 PM
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Courts are packed in the mornings, but plenty of open courts in the afternoon, which means you can practice. Go to YouTube, watch videos on the rules and scoring system. You don't need an instructor to learn the rules. If possible, find one other person you can hit balls back and forth with. You can practice serving by yourself. I did when I was starting out. Get the activity newspaper, find courts with "Beginner" open play. If you show up to Beginner open play, and know the rules and can get your serve in, you will be fine.

I won't be back in TV until October. If you are still having trouble getting started, DM me, I will set you up with people who hold free clinics for beginners. I also know of a few "closed" groups that are beginner-oriented.