San Pedro Morning Tennis at Peck Park
Looking for a friendly tennis group in San Pedro? Come join us for relaxed doubles, good exercise, and a great group of people.
🎾 Quick Info
- Where: Peck Park Tennis Courts, San Pedro
- When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Level: Recreational (around 3.0)
- Cost: Free – Just bring a new can of balls/week
- Text Donna Dunn +1 (401) 241-1805 (YES, she’s local to San Pedro!) to get on the Texting List so we know how many are coming
👥 What It’s Like
This is a friendly, informal doubles group. We rotate players so everyone gets court time, and the focus is on fun, exercise, and good games — not pressure or competition.
Most days we have enough players for one or two courts. New players are always welcome.
🙋 New Players Welcome
If you’re new, just show up — or text ahead if you want to make sure we have space.
- No membership required
- No long-term commitment
- Just bring your racket and show up
📲 Stay Updated
Join our Facebook group for updates, photos, and to see who’s playing:
- Text Donna Dunn +1 (401) 241-1805 (YES, she’s local to San Pedro!) to get on the Texting List so we know how many are coming
📅 Weekly Schedule
- Monday – 8:00 AM
- Wednesday – 8:00 AM
- Friday – 8:00 AM
📍 Location
Peck Park Tennis Courts
560 N. Western Ave.
San Pedro, CA
Organized by local players • Friendly group • All levels welcome
Rule Research
If the ball lands clearly past the baseline and hits your opponent, do you win the point?
Q & A USTA.com
24 I Rules from Friend at Court
Code 19
Definition Ball in Play
Player loses point
Each player or team has a maximum of one bounce after the ball has been hit by their opponent to return the ball over the net and within the boundaries of the court. When a player then fails to return the ball into the correct court, the opponent wins a point. USTA.com
Other Local Tennis Groups
- South Bay Tennis Center - Adult Clinics - Lessons
- COURTNEY HANCE 310-415-1969
In a doubles match I called a double bounce on my opponent’s shot, but he claimed that only the hitter could make that call. He based this on a previous match where an opponent ticked the ball before his partner hit it, but an official ruled that only the player who ticked the ball could call it. I thought both cases are like calling a let, and that anyone on the court can call the infraction. At the very least, I thought that it would be more sporting in a casual game to at least play a let if he disagreed with my call.
— Scot Morgan, Salt Lake City, UT
Think of it this way, the player (or team) directly involved, not just observing, makes the call (The Code, Item 19). In both cases, the first a double bounce and the second a touch, the player attempting the shot (or getting hit by the shot) is responsible for making the call. While it may seem sporting to play lets, imagine how long a match could last if you played a let every time you and your opponent disagreed on a call. That’s why we have The Code. Your opponent was correct. Source – Tennis.com *
Except where noted, answers are based on the ITF Rules of Tennis and
19. Touches, hitting ball before it crosses net, invasion of opponent’s court, double hits, and double bounces. A player shall concede the point when:
• A ball in play touches that player;
• That player touches the net or opponent’s court while a ball is in play;
• That player hits a ball before it crosses the net;
• That player deliberately carries or double hits a ball; or
• A ball bounces more than once in that player’s court. The opponent is not entitled to make these calls.
The principle of giving the opponent the benefit of any doubt applies.
🎾 Who’s Playing This Week
Monday: ✔️ Game On
Wednesday: ✔️ Game On
Friday: ❓ Check Facebook
We usually play if at least 4 players show up.
👉 For real-time updates, check our Facebook group:
FAQ’s
- What amenities do you have?
- It’s a public park, with no charge to play. It would be nice if you brought a can of balls 1 time/week.
- Tennis Courts Lighted, Barbecue Pits , Baseball Diamond (Lighted) , Basketball Courts (Lighted / Outdoor) , Children’s Play Area , Football Field (Lighted) , Picnic Tables , Hiking Trail , Jogging Path la parks.org/park/peck Adjacent FREE parking, Bathrooms,
- Do you have Lessons
- See laparks.org/
- See below
- How do you know how many others will show up to play?
- After you show up 3x and RSVP, we will put you on our texting list and you can see how many others have RSVP’ed and turn in your RSVP.
- In the meantime just text Steve 562.286.1592
- How much does it cost.
- We don’t charge, Peck Park doesn’t charge. See above
- How good do you play?
- around 3.0
San Pedro Tennis
- We play every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 10 AM
- @Peck Park, San Pedro, CA
- We just play to have fun. Currently we have 4 -6 players show up. We are shooting for 8 to 10 and take two courts.
- We would probably be rated at 3.0
- there is no age limit for playing in this group, most players in the group are over the age of 50.
- We are an informal group and our objective is to get a good workout and have fun”
- If more than 4 people show up, we play 4 games and rotate.
- Text Donna Dunn +1 (401) 241-1805 (YES, she’s local to San Pedro!) to get on the Texting List so we know how many are coming
- Visit us on facebook.com/SanPedroTennis/
Advantages to Play Tennis
#Coman vs Tie Breaker
Under USTA Los Angeles Rules… Is a tie breaker done Coman or “regular?”
Official National Rules USTA rules just rec’d from my USTA Captain
The best of three sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set will be used, unless a change is necessary due to unplayable conditions.
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the local tiebreak procedure shall be used to determine the winner of the team match. If no such local tiebreak procedure exists, Reg. 2.03H Procedures in the Event of a Tie shall be used in order to determine a winner of the team match.
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Coman Tiebreak Procedure: An alternative procedure that may be used with the Set Tiebreak or Match Tiebreak where ends are changed after the first point, then after every four points, and at the end of the Tiebreak. The scoring is the same as a traditional Set or Match Tiebreak. Beneficial in doubles as players continue to serve from
the same side as during the set. (See FRIEND AT COURT – Part 3: USTA Reg. I.E.(1)c.)Match Sets & Scoring
10 Point Coman New England Easy Reference
Amazon Laws
USTA SoCal.com
Scoring Tie Break USTA Southern CA
Here’s a simple solution…play better than your opponent…beat them before you need a tie break. Just this humble chair umpires opinion. 😂😂😂
Hello Team,
Below is a summary of local league rules. .
1. Scoring format for ALL Beach Cities Leagues shall be third set [Coman] Match Break . That’s mean in lieu of the third set, we play Match
Tiebreak: First player/ team to reach 10 points leading by 2 wins the match. No coaching, no new balls.
2. Match Time is DEFAULT time at any PUBLIC court facility.Best regards,
***Problem is, this isn’t really a citation. The “local” rules don’t say they are Beach Cities League or even USTA!
Well I found the beach cities league website and the rules are there
What about these rules from New England USTA that state:
Coman Tiebreak Procedure
The Coman Tiebreak procedure is identical to the regular tiebreak procedure except that the players change ends after the first point and then after every four points until the conclusion of a tiebreak.
The Coman Tiebreak procedure is used for all tiebreaks played during a match.
That’s for New England, we are talking Nationally & Southern CA USTA. Note the League Reference Guide cited above says the 10 point Coman is only used in lieu of a 3rd Set
📩 Stay in the Loop
Want updates on who’s playing, schedule changes, or local resources?
No spam. Just helpful updates and occasional info.
This page only accepts general questions or comments.
To sign up to play, text Steve Shorr @ 562.286.1592