Baseliners is an exciting new sport played on a tennis court with tennis racquets and green dot or standard tennis balls. The main objective is to get the ball to cross the baseline and outscore your opponent.
It combines the skills of tennis with unique rules that make it accessible and fun for players of all ages and abilities.
Whether you're playing 1vs1, 2vs2, or any other format, Baseliners guarantees excitement, strategy, and a great workout!
See the RulesBaseliners can be played in the following formats:
Players can score 1 or 2 points at a time:
2 points if the ball bounces and crosses the opponent's baseline.
1 point to the opponent if:
A player starts a point by doing a drop and hit from behind the baseline.
Each player/team starts twice and then it's the other player/team's turn.
Players in a team must rotate servers after every point.
Note: As soon as the player makes contact with the ball, the 5 second countdown begins.
There are two ways to win a match in Baseliners:
Note: A set in Baseliners is the first player/team to reach 10 points.
A player or team will change sides after every set.
For timed matches, players will change sides when the points reach 10 points or more (8-2, 5-5, 6-4, etc.).
As soon as a player touches the ball with the racquet, the referee will verbally countdown 5 seconds.
"Time" will be called by the referee when the 5 seconds is up.
If the ball has not gone over the net when the referee calls out "Time", a point will be awarded to the other team.
At every Baseliners Event, participants have the opportunity of earning points for the Baseliners leaderboard.
| Place | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st place | 300 points |
| 2nd place | 200 points |
| 3rd place | 100 points |
| 4th place | 50 points |
| 5th place | 25 points |
| 6th place | 10 points |
There will be monthly and termly mystery prizes based on the rankings on the Baseliners leaderboard.
The top 2 players at the end of 2025 will each WIN a GRAND MYSTERY PRIZE.
January, February & March
April, May & June
July, August & September
October, November & December
Winners will be announced in the first week of a new month.
The leaderboard will be updated on a weekly basis. Access to the Baseliners leaderboard will be provided after your first event.
Weekly and monthly results will also be posted on the Baseliners Facebook page.
See Baseliners in action! Check out these exciting moments from our events and training sessions.
Our fantastic team of players and coaches
Young players developing their skills
Preparing to make the perfect shot
Competitive action on the court
Building future champions
Learning from experienced coaches
Focused training with professional coaches
Have questions about Baseliners? Get in touch with us and we'll be happy to help!
Cnr Pentz Drive, Donkin Ave, Table View, Cape Town, 7439
+27 82 468 2467
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 2pm-5pm
Ready to play? Book a Baseliners session now and experience the excitement!
Order official Baseliners equipment and merchandise to take your game to the next level!
Professional-grade racquet designed specifically for Baseliners.
Official team jersey in breathable, high-performance fabric.
Comfortable, lightweight shorts perfect for Baseliners players.
Lightweight, breathable t-shirts perfect for training and matches.
Stylish and comfortable caps with the Baseliners logo.
Join us on the court and discover why Baseliners is becoming the fastest-growing new sport!