Paddle tennis has been around for more than a century and in
recent years has begun to enjoy more widespread popularity. Similar to lawn
tennis in some ways, paddle tennis has
a smaller court, solid paddles rather than racquets and a depressurised ball. Usually
played as a doubles game, the size of the court makes for a faster-paced game
with more net play than lawn tennis. More information about the history of
paddle tennis can be found in the PDF attachment.
Paddle Tennis Equipment
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started. For beginners, there are a few basic tips to help get the most
enjoyment out of the game.
Learning the Drive Strategy
With faster play more often at the net, paddle tennis
players need to have a good drive strategy to be able to consistently beat
opponents. A good drive often follows a short overhead shot from the opposing
team, ideally towards your strongest side and with the opponents out of
position. The best place to aim is towards the opponent furthest from the net
while they are out of position, thus forcing them to attempt a difficult low
volley.
Tips for Serving
When serving the ball in paddle tennis, it is best to lift
the arm slowly and not toss the ball higher than you can comfortably reach with
the paddle. Try to maintain a relaxed grip with a laid back wrist and make
contact with the ball just in front of the body and towards your playing hand
side. Don’t swing down into the court, but rather up and over the net. If the
paddle face brushes rather than hits the ball, this will give you the spin you
need to pull off a good serve. A good tip for practicing serves during a
friendly game is to adapt the rules slightly and allow each player two chances
to serve, thus eradicating the added pressure that comes from having to pull it
off first time.
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