When a wheelchair tennis player and an able bodied tennis player play doubles together, it's called Up and Down Tennis. It's a lot of fun to play because there is one rule that's different for wheelchair tennis players : we get two (not one) bounces of the ball. This means that we can get balls that our partners miss on the first bounce as well as return balls on our side of the court.
If you get a chance to see this sport played, definitely go for it. It's also fun to play - so if you play tennis and would like to play with some wheelchair tennis players, contact the USTA to see if any live near you. It's a great way to practice inclusion- and have fun at the same time!
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Hi Ruth!
I don't play tennis. Never could hit that darned ball worth a penny. Something about the lack of hand/eye coordination. So you're way ahead of me!
Have a great evening!
Lily
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