Platform Tennis at a glance:

A racket sport played on a raised court 1/3 the size of a tennis court

A sport designed from its inception to be played in cold, wintry weather

A sport designed to feature high aerobic energy output and high skill levels

As this picture shows, a Platform court is similar in appearance to a tennis court.  However, three Platform courts (also called Paddle Courts) can fit in the space of one tennis court. A significant difference to be noted is that a Platform Tennis court is surrounded by 12 foot high, tightly strung chicken wire, and this wire is part of the playing surface.

How the game Works

Platform Tennis uses a scoring system identical to tennis.  There are some significant differences between these sports, however:

Players use a thick paddle with holes, and a heavy rubber ball.

Platform play is always doubles.  Singles is not played.

There is only one serve in Platform Tennis, and as previously mentioned, the ball can be played off the wire.

All aspects of the sport are designed for a wide range of temperatures, down to and including zero degree temperatures. The paddles are not affected by conditions.  The ball characteristics change only slightly under different conditions. The court is constructed of non-slip, grainy aluminum boards.