We will be running our second touchtennis competition in October with ranking points and prize money on offer.
The last competition we ran proved to be a great success with around 16 players entering. For those of you who don't know what touchtennis is, the website is packed with information.
touchtennis was invented back in 2003 and has become a major sport worldwide with players like Tracy Austin and Jeff Tarango endorsing it wholeheartedly.
An attractive alternative to the mainstream game, the key to touchtennis lies not in manipulating the ball with raw power but rather with deft stroke-play and chess-like manoeuvres. Played on a reduced size court with foam balls and 21 inch kids racquets, its carefully calibrated regulations aim to level the playing field for competitors by fostering long, intense rallies and clever angle play.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or old, male or female; the key to the game’s addictiveness is the enjoyment that comes from repeatedly and intelligently outwitting opponents. Believe us when we say that once you’ve experienced the joy that comes with pulling off a forehand winner after an energetic 60 stroke rally you’ll be dying to repeat the feat over and over! Seen Federer hit a shot and want to copy it? You'll be able to. Like that backhand by Becker? No problem.
There are number of players that play regularly on Wednesday evening at Kirby and some that enter tournaments outside the club up and down the country. Please see the attachment with details and have a look at some videos below to tell you more about this game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bAEv1NRtN0&list=UUQfiDdL55IN4CEk8ZI7E9tw&index=12&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y52IfMoTgus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTAA4rJ0AMo
Touchtennis website