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Paddles and balls used in platform tennis. A spongy ball measuring 2.5 inches (64 mm) in diameter is used. The ball can be served overhand. The ball is struck with a paddle that extends 18 inches (460 mm) and which may have up to 87 holes measuring no more than 3 ⁄ 8 inch (9.5 mm) in diameter to improve its aerodynamics.
Certification is available in tennis, pickleball, squash, padel and platform tennis. The organization has approximately 15,000 members in the United States and promotes the racquet sports industry. [1] [3] The organization's magazine, RSPA ADDvantage, offers news and professional development materials for coaches and teaching professionals. [4]
Richard C. Squires (1931-2003) (popularly known as Mr. Paddle) was a notable tennis, frontenis, squash, and platform tennis player who popularised the sport of platform tennis. Early life [ edit ]
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It pioneered the implementation of electronic line-calling (so called 'Hawk-Eye Live' completely replacing human line-judges) back in 2017. [2] Other experimental features include scoring systems different from recognized tennis matches, players communicating with their coaches via headphones, and so on.
Richard K. Hebard was a notable tennis and platform tennis player. He won the men's platform tennis title nine times (1947-48, 1951-52, 1955-57, 1963, 1965), and the Mixed Doubles three times (1953-55). [1] He was inducted into the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame in 1965. [2]
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