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Short Tennis, sometimes referred to as Mini Tennis, is just that it is played on the same rules as regular Tennis just on a smaller part of the course.
Popularity
A very popular sport often played by regular Tennis players to help perfect their game moves.
Location
Played throughout the UK and all over the world, some clubs also have specially designed Short Tennis Courts.
Age
Short Tennis is a game enjoyed by a wide and varied age group find your local club through HIPS Finder? for minimum age requirement.
Description
Short Tennis is just that a smaller game of Tennis played on a shorter course, though originally it was started on a main Tennis court but only using the 2 boxes. Service is taken from behind the service line into the diagonal box and the ball must bounce, a return shot must be taken from below the waist, over head shots and volley's are prohibited, the ball must clear the net. As this is a shorter game it requires a lot more tactical moves, therefore is good practice for regular Tennis players.
Dedication
Practice as much or as little as you like though dedication is the name of the game to promote in yourself good technique and stamina. If you are training with a club they may require that you meet more than once a week.
Potential
Potential to have lots of fun meet new friends and also enter into competitions for prizes and trophies.
Cost
Find your local club through HIPS Finder, for up to date club membership, other costs to consider are sportswear and equipment e.g. racket.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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