RALLY — YOUR FIRST TENNIS HIT IN MELBOURNE

A simple checklist for beginner, returning and social tennis players.

BEFORE YOU INVITE SOMEONE
[ ] Describe what you can comfortably do: gentle rallies, serving, or scored sets.
[ ] Say what you want from the session: practice, a social hit, or a match.
[ ] Choose an area you can both reach.
[ ] Offer two possible times and a rough session length.

BEFORE YOU BOOK
[ ] Agree on the exact public venue and meeting point.
[ ] Confirm who books and how court costs will be handled.
[ ] Check the venue's current availability and cancellation rules directly.
[ ] Decide who brings tennis balls and whether either person needs racket hire.
[ ] Make a plan for rain, delays or a cancellation.

MESSAGES YOU CAN ADAPT

Beginner:
“Hi! I'm learning tennis and looking for an easy hit near [area]. I'd like to
practise gentle rallies for around [duration]. Would [time 1] or [time 2] suit?”

Returning player:
“Hi! I'm getting back into tennis after a break. Would you be up for a relaxed
hit near [area] on [time 1] or [time 2]? We can agree on a court before booking.”

Social or competitive:
“Hi! I'm looking for [casual rallies / a scored set] near [area]. I usually play
at [describe your level]. Would [time 1] or [time 2] work for you?”

AFTER THE HIT
[ ] If you both enjoyed it, suggest a specific time to play again.

Local resources and the full guide:
https://meetonrally.com/melbourne/tennis-partner/

Interested in Rally's sports community? Join the waiting list for launch and
availability updates: https://meetonrally.com/join/

Rally does not book courts or collect payments between players. Check details
with the venue. This resource is available without joining the waiting list.
Prepared by Rally, 25 October 2026.