POP tennis
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Not to be confused with Padel (sport).
POP tennis (originally known as paddle tennis[1]) is a racket sport adapted from tennis and played for over a century. Compared to tennis, the court is smaller, has no doubles lanes, and the net is lower. Paddle tennis is played with a solid perforated paddle, as opposed to a strung racquet, and a lower pressure tennis ball.
Quick Facts Highest governing body, First played ...
Highest governing body | International POP Tennis Association |
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First played | 1898 in Albion, Michigan, United States |
Characteristics | |
Contact | No |
Team members | Singles or doubles |
Mixed-sex | Yes, separate singles, doubles, & mixed doubles |
Type | racket sport |
Equipment | Modified tennis ball, paddle, net |
Venue | Outdoor or indoor |
Presence | |
Country or region | Worldwide |
Olympic | No |
Paralympic | No |
World Games | No |
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The same court is used for both singles and doubles, with doubles being the dominant form of play. The smaller court size adds a strong emphasis and advantage to net play and creates a fast and reaction-based game. Local leagues and tournaments can be found worldwide.