Grand Rally

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Grand Rally is a fast tennis game seen from behind the baseline. Your player runs to the ball automatically; you decide when and where to hit. Tap as the ring closes and the ball flies toward the side you tapped. Swipe up for a deep lob or swipe down for a soft drop shot. Sets are short, first to four games with a tie-break at 3-3, and you can play one set or best of three against an easy, normal or hard opponent.

How to play

  1. Choose a difficulty and play one set or best of three.
  2. To serve, tap to toss the ball and tap again near the top.
  3. Tap when the ring around the ball closes. Tap left or right to aim.
  4. Swipe up for a lob or swipe down for a drop shot.
  5. Win four games to take a set. At 3-3 a tie-break decides it.

Controls

Computer
Press Space to hit, Up for a lob and Down for a drop shot. Hold Left or Right while hitting to aim. You can also click to hit toward the cursor.
Phone and tablet
Tap to hit toward the side you tap. Swipe up for a lob, swipe down for a drop shot.

Tips

  • Perfect timing hits faster and more accurately, so wait for the ring.
  • A drop shot works best when the computer is far behind its baseline.
  • After a drop shot, a lob over the opponent at the net often wins the point.

Questions

How is scoring done?
Points go 15, 30, 40, with a single deciding point at 40-40. The first to four games wins the set, and a tie-break to 7 is played at 3-3.
Why did my shot go out?
Early or late timing adds error. Try to tap just as the ring closes for a perfect shot.