Tennis
Beginning High School Tennis Officiating
Support fair calls, clear scores, and respectful competition.
School tennis commonly uses state-adopted USTA Friend at Court and The Code with NFHS/state modifications; confirm current-year governing rules.
Individual enrollment
$50
One-time, full course access
Course outline
Your Role and Pre-Match Preparation
- 20 min
The Official's Role and Authority
Practice the official's role and authority in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
- 20 min
Uniform, Supplies, and Pre-Match Preparation
Practice uniform, supplies, and pre-match preparation in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
Court, Equipment, and Scoring
- 20 min
Court Lines, Equipment, and Ball Status
Practice court lines, equipment, and ball status in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
- 20 min
Scoring, Match Formats, and Tiebreaks
Practice scoring, match formats, and tiebreaks in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
Serving and Player Line Calls
- 20 min
Serving, Foot Faults, and Service Lets
Practice serving, foot faults, and service lets in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
- 20 min
Line Calls and Matches Without Chair Umpires
Practice line calls and matches without chair umpires in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
Point Decisions and Conduct Rules
- 20 min
Hindrance, Lets, and Common Point-Loss Situations
Practice hindrance, lets, and common point-loss situations in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
- 20 min
Code Violations, Coaching, and Time Limits
Practice code violations, coaching, and time limits in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
Roving Mechanics and Communication
- 20 min
Roving Umpire Movement and Line Duties
Practice roving umpire movement and line duties in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
- 20 min
Score Disputes, Corrections, and Clear Communication
Practice score disputes, corrections, and clear communication in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
Game Management and Safety
- 20 min
Sportsmanship, Coaches, Spectators, and Reports
Practice sportsmanship, coaches, spectators, and reports in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
- 20 min
Medical Issues, Heat, Lightning, and Suspensions
Practice medical issues, heat, lightning, and suspensions in a school tennis setting. Learn to distinguish player responsibilities, roving authority, and decisions requiring a referee.
Review and Certification
- 30 min
Final Review & Certification Exam
Review scoring, player calls, roving duties, conduct, and safety through twelve questions. This course assessment does not itself award state association or USTA certification.