Backyard Tennis

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  • Use your arrow keys to move your player around the court.
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  • To hit a lob shot, press "Z".
  • To begin your serve, press "X" and to swing, press "X" again when the ball is at its highest point.
  • Use the arrow keys to direct where you want the ball to go.

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