Tennis Shropshire @TennisShrops: Tennis Shropshire has appointed two walking tennis champions to enhance continued growth of the sport in the county.
Coaches Linda McMahon from Ludlow Castle Tennis Club and Wem Tennis Club’s Dave Parry will be working with clubs and organisations around Shropshire.
Several county clubs have already introduced walking tennis sessions, with more urged to also get involved…
Tennis Shropshire is also working with Age UK after they made a successful application for grant funding to run weekly walking tennis sessions at Shrewsbury’s Cathie Sabin Community Tennis Centre and Market Drayton Tennis Club.
Walking tennis is played on a full size tennis court, using softer balls, which don’t bounce so high or fast.
The ball is allowed to bounce twice, with the game, which follows the same scoring system as regular tennis, played at a more gentle pace. Players can’t run or jump…
Tennis Shropshire can provide county clubs committed to introducing programmes with walking tennis kits including all the necessary equipment.
As well as working with clubs, venues and coaches, Linda and Dave are also keen to hear from community groups interested in their members attending a walking tennis session.
If they enjoy the experience, they could then be directed to local tennis clubs to continue playing. Please email info@tennisshropshire.co.uk to find out more about walking tennis and how to get involved.
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