While doubles play is predominant, singles is also played and is a favorite of many tennis players. Below are some of the frequently asked questions concerning Paddle Tennis. No, the game was originated by Frank Peer Beale in 1898 to help children learn to play tennis. He brought the game to New York in the early 1920s where it evolved into the modern game of Paddle Tennis that we play today. No, platform tennis is a completely different game that is played on a smaller court built on a raised platform.
Platform tennis is a racquet sport which is played outdoors mainly during the winter months.
The courts are elevated and completely surrounded by screens. The ball can be played off of the screens. Platform tennis seems to be restricted to the northeast part of the coutry with some courts in the midwest. No, Padel is a different game that is played on a different size court that has back and partial side walls that are part of the playing area. Players are allowed to make play off the side and back walls.