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Tennis crosswords for kids

Rackets, rallies, and match point. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
RacketServeNetVolleyAceRallyForehandBackhandBaselineDeuceand 10 more

3 crosswords on this page

Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.

Easy Ages 4-6Medium Ages 7-9Hard Ages 10+

Tennis crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. A swing with the back of the hand forward
  • 3. A swing with the palm facing forward
  • 5. Makes the ball dip down after bouncing
  • 6. Two players on each side of the net

Down

  • 1. The line at the back of the court
  • 4. When the score is tied at forty

Tennis crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Two players on each side of the net
  • 3. You hit the ball with this
  • 6. A swing with the palm facing forward
  • 9. Makes the ball dip down after bouncing
  • 10. A shot the other player cannot return

Down

  • 2. A swing with the back of the hand forward
  • 4. The prize for winning a tournament
  • 5. The line at the back of the court
  • 7. Hitting the ball before it bounces
  • 8. The person who makes the calls

Tennis crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 4. You hit the ball with this
  • 5. The prize for winning a tournament
  • 7. A swing with the palm facing forward
  • 8. Hitting the ball before it bounces
  • 9. Makes the ball dip down after bouncing
  • 10. Two players on each side of the net
  • 12. When a serve lands outside the box
  • 13. How you hold the racket handle

Down

  • 1. A shot the other player cannot return
  • 2. The person who makes the calls
  • 3. A swing with the back of the hand forward
  • 6. The line at the back of the court
  • 10. When the score is tied at forty
  • 11. The first hit that starts each point

The whole tennis pack

All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.

Easy packMedium packHard pack

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About Tennis Crossword

Our Tennis crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Rackets, rallies, and match point. Each one is built around themed words like grip, racket and ace, so children pick up tennis vocabulary by playing - not from a flashcard.

Choose easy, medium, or hard to match your child (ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10+). Every level is free, comes with an answer key, and quietly builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning - a no-prep pick for a quiet afternoon at home or a themed activity in class.

Common questions

Are these tennis crossword puzzles free to print?+

Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.

What age are tennis crosswords designed for?+

Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.

Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?+

Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.