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Family Tennis
By: CFlames55117
For: Nintendo Entertainment System
Version: 1.01
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Copyright Information
Controls
Court Diagram
Game Modes
Game Basics/Tips
Court Types
Tennis Terms
Version History
Contact Information
Credits
Hello and welcome to this guide for Family Tennis on the Nintendo Entertainment
System. I am writing this guide as a side project for the NES Completion
Project on the FAQ Contributors Board at GameFAQs. Although most of the older
sports titles weren't anything spectacular, I found Family Tennis to be as
enjoyable as games like Blades of Steel (Best hockey game ever!). Also, since
this game is Japanese, I will not be listing the players.
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Copyright Information
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I'm not too strict when it comes to who can use my guides and who can't.
Basically, if you ask me for permission to have this guide hosted on your site,
I'll let you as long as the contents in this guide remain untouched. If you
decide to alter this guide in anyway I will hunt you down! That's right, you
should be afraid. Anyway, just e-mail me at CFlames55117[at]yahoo[dot]com
for permission.
D-Pad..........................Toggles menu items/Moves player/Shot Direction
A..............................Hit softer shot
B..............................Hit power shot/Confirm selection
Start..........................Pause
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Game Modes
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Exhibition - Just a one or three set match vs an opponent.
Tournament - Play a three round, single elimination tournment.
World Tour - Play in numerous tournaments across the globe.
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Game Basics/Tips
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- Game scoring starts out at 0-0. Scoring goes- 0, 15, 30, 40, win game. If
you tie at 40-40, you will be in a "deuce". In a deuce, you must score to get
the advantage, then score again to win the game. If you get the advantage, but
lose the second point, it's back to deuce. You must win by at least 2 games to
win the set. 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, & 6-4 are okay. 6-5 is not, but if you win
the next game to make it 7-5, you win the set. If it gets to 6-6 you will go
into a "tiebreaker". In a tiebreaker, the player who is supposed to serve
next, serves first. He gets 1 serve. After that each player gets 2 serves
then the other player gets to serve. First to 7 points wins. You must win by
at least 2 points.
- While serving, try to hit the ball just as its coming down. This provides
for the most power and control. Also, use your power shot for the first
serve, and if that doesn't go in, use the softer shot for the second.
- Crosscourt shots are your friends. When your opponent hits to one side, aim
for the opposite side to send your opponent chasing for the ball.
- Be patient. Make your opponent work for the point. Keep him running and
wait for the lob, then smash it in his face.
The following terms will give you a basic understanding the game of tennis.
Ace- Scoring a point by hitting the ball past an opponent on the serve.
Advantage- Winning the point on a deuce gives you the advantage. Scoring when
you have the advantage wins you the game.
Alley- The space in between the two out of bounds lines. This is only used in
doubles matches.
Baseline- The line that serves as the out of bounds line on the short sides of
the court.
Breaking the Serve- Winning the game when the opponent serves.
Deuce- When the game is tied at 40-40. If you win the next point, you gain the
advantage. Read the definition for advantage for more details.
Double Fault- When the server hits two incorrect serves (out of bounds, don't
make it in the opposite box, don't make it over the net, etc.).
Drop Shot- A softly hit shot that is usually played when the player is playing
toward the back of the court.
Lob Shot- A shot with high trajectory that is usually played by hitting it over
an opponents head when he's guarding the net.
Love- When the player has a score of 0.
Serve- When the server hits the ball into the opposite square to start a point.
Slice- A shot that has a lot of backspin. It may also curve in the same
direction as you are handed (curving right if you're right handed).
Smash- When you hit an opposing lob shot with a lot of force.
Volley- When you hit the ball before it bounces on the court.
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Version History
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Version 1.00 - Everything complete. Will update when I receive more info.
Version 1.01 - Fixed an e-mail typo.
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Contact Information
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If you have any questions about the game, comments about the guide, alternate
strategies, or any missing information, please feel free to contact me. I
always appreciate your contributions to make this guide great. You can contact
me at CFlames55117[at]yahoo[dot]com, and make sure that you have
"Family Tennis" in the subject line, or it will be discarded. Thanks!
