Watch the above video from the Dwarf tennis camp in Winchester
London and Winchester played host to regional Dwarf tennis camps this month as the Tennis Foundation and Dwarf Sport Association UK have joined forces to get more people playing tennis.
The most recent session, which took place at Winchester Tennis and Squash Club was set up following a successful pilot in London at Westway Tennis Centre.
Regional Development Manager for DSA UK, Jenny Griesly, believes there are huge benefits to the group playing tennis on a regular basis.
"Tennis gives them plenty of exercise and improves their hand-eye co-ordination, balance and social skills. And one of the best things is that their siblings can join in too," she said.
Inclusive Sports Adviser for the Dwarf Sport Association UK, Nigel Burton, is eager to make this the first of many sessions.
"We held our first ever session in London recently and it went really well," he said. "After the second session in Winchester was another great success, we will look at hosting more across the country.
"Our hope is that we get enough interest to make these sessions a regular occurrence."
The Tennis Foundation are working with a number of partners to make tennis accessible to all disabled people, whatever their impairment. Smaller courts and rackets, as well as lower compression balls, can all ensure that there is a version of tennis for everyone.
"The best thing about this summer's Paralympic Games was that it inspired so many people to give sport a try. Tennis can be played by anyone because it is so easily adapted. And whatever type of tennis you're trying, you still get all the health and social benefits playing it can bring," added the Tennis Foundation's Disability Development Manager, Dan Absolon.
More information about the Dwarf Sport Association UK (link opens in new window)
View more Dwarf tennis photos here.
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