Platform comparison

Doyouplay vs PlayYourCourtThe smarter choice

Which platform actually gets you on court faster and more often?

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The bottom line

If you want to play tennis (not just take lessons), Doyouplay wins decisively. We compared both platforms to find out which actually gets you on court faster and more often.

The fundamental difference

PlayYourCourt

Built for players who want professional lessons with some partner matching as a side feature.

Doyouplay

Built for players who want to play more tennis, meet partners, and join their local tennis community.

This core difference explains everything else about how these platforms work and who they serve best.

Partner matching: Bureaucracy vs speed

PlayYourCourt's process

Complete detailed questionnaire and rating assessment

Wait for account verification

Navigate Practice-Finder and Match-Finder tools

Limited access without paid membership

Doyouplay's approach

Download, create profile, start browsing partners in under 5 minutes

Intuitive filters for skill level, availability, and location

Direct messaging with potential partners

Book courts and play same day

Real impact:

Doyouplay users typically find their first partner within 24 hours. PlayYourCourt users report it taking several days or weeks to get through the setup process.

Cost breakdown

What you actually pay

PlayYourCourt

Partner matchingRequires paid membership
Lesson accessAdditional fees per lesson
Video libraryIncluded with membership
Monthly fees$100+ per year

Doyouplay

Partner matchingFree
Court bookingFree
Community featuresFree
Recurring feesNone

Real impact:

Doyouplay costs nothing. PlayYourCourt costs $100+ per year just for basic access.

Curriculum vs community

What PlayYourCourt is designed for:

Structured lesson progression

Professional instruction

Video learning library

Skill development tracking

What Doyouplay players say:

"Found three regular partners in my first week. Finally playing twice a week instead of once a month."
"Love how easy it is to find last-minute games when my usual partner cancels."

The difference:

Doyouplay optimizes for playing frequency. PlayYourCourt optimizes for learning structure.

User experience: Friction vs flow

PlayYourCourt interface

Desktop-heavy design
that feels cumbersome on mobile
Multiple tools
(Practice-Finder, Match-Finder, Lesson-Finder) create confusion
App store reviews
consistently mention usability issues
Customer service complaints
about slow response times

Doyouplay interface

Mobile-first design
optimized for quick partner searches
One-tap messaging
with potential partners
Integrated scheduling
that syncs with your calendar
Community events
visible in main feed

Real impact:

Doyouplay users spend more time playing tennis. PlayYourCourt users spend more time navigating the platform.

When PlayYourCourt might be better

PlayYourCourt has legitimate advantages if you:

• Prioritize structured lessons over casual play

• Want professional instruction with certified coaches

• Prefer video learning resources and skill tracking

• Don't mind recurring fees for organized programs

But for most recreational players, these benefits don't outweigh the barriers to actually playing more tennis.

Real outcomes

The real test: What happens after sign-up?

Typical PYC user journey

Week 1:
Completes setup process and questionnaire
Week 2:
Browsing coaches and lesson options
Month 1:
Taking regular lessons, occasionally finding partners
Month 3:
Improved technique but still struggling to find consistent play

Typical Doyouplay user journey

Week 1:
Downloads app, finds 2-3 potential partners
Week 2:
Plays first match, connects with regular partner
Month 1:
Playing 2-3x per week with established group
Month 3:
Organizing group events and expanding network

The difference is clear:

Doyouplay gets you playing immediately. PlayYourCourt gets you learning systematically.

Complete comparison

Side-by-side: Everything that matters

Finding partners quickly

PlayYourCourt:
Membership required
Doyouplay:
Instant access

Playing more often

PlayYourCourt:
Secondary focus
Doyouplay:
Built for frequency

Cost for casual players

PlayYourCourt:
Monthly recurring fees
Doyouplay:
Completely free

Mobile experience

PlayYourCourt:
Clunky interface
Doyouplay:
Smooth, intuitive

Community events

PlayYourCourt:
Limited visibility
Doyouplay:
Integrated feed

Professional lessons

PlayYourCourt:
Certified coaches
Doyouplay:
Community-driven

Video instruction

PlayYourCourt:
Video library
Doyouplay:
Not included

Skill tracking

PlayYourCourt:
Detailed progression
Doyouplay:
Simple rating system

Our recommendation

Choose PlayYourCourt if:

You're primarily seeking structured professional instruction and don't mind paying monthly fees for lesson-focused features.

Choose Doyouplay if:

You want to play more tennis, meet new partners, and join your local tennis community without barriers or recurring fees.

For 90% of recreational players who just want to play more tennis, Doyouplay is the obvious choice.

Ready to play more tennis?

Connect with reliable partners who actually show up. Download Doyouplay and go from hoping to play to playing multiple times per week.

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