BBCNEWS BBC News July 14, 2024
Visually impaired tennis, extra ball bounces are allowed during play and the court is smaller than a standard tennis court. The tennis players use a specially adapted ball full of ball bearings which is audible for the players to hit. The Lawn Tennis Association say over 100 people play each month and at least 75 play each week. Not every day is the same day, every day is different. To be able to play a sport with a racket and moving ball on a court isjust fantastic. For these players it is important tennis are seen as accessible, enjoyable and welcoming, and it gives players like rosie the ch...