Activity Info
Tennis is a racquet sport played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a strung racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court.
Hints / Stunts / Tips
What is Wheelchair Tennis?This BBC Sport Academy page introduces individuals to the game and history of wheelchair tennis.
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Slow Motion Moves VideosThis youtube page has loads of tennis moves put in slow motion from some of the best players in the world. See if you can watch and learn.
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Expert Tennis TipsExpert Tennis Tips has everything you could possibly need to know about Tennis: tennis tip, training drills, choosing a coach, how to play, junior tennis and tennis for beginners, tips on tennis equipment and footwear, injury cures, where to play and the rules.
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Get Involved
The Tennis FoundationThe Tennis Foundation is Britain’s foremost tennis charity. The charity aims to make tennis accessible to people of all levels and abilities – including those with a disability. The website has loads of information on getting involved in the disability tennis section.
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Devon Disability TennisThis is a great resource for those interested in disability tennis in the Devon area. It has information on venues and coaching programmes specifically tailored to wheelchair users, those with learning disabilities and those with visual or hearing impairments.
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Oxstalls Tennis CentreOxstalls Tennis Centre in Gloucester offers coaching courses for tennis players with a disability. These include a wheelchair tennis course, a junior after school session and a generic disability course.
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UK Tennis PlayersUK Tennis Players with 220 members is for those who are playing on the UK tennis circuit. There are tips on tennis websites and request for new club member.
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Jonathan Markson TennisJonathan Markson Tennis 2008 UK – This is a group of kids who attended a Jonathan Markson Tennis camp this summer, why not get in touch with them and see if it’s something you’d like to do.
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