Double bounces and a slower place make for an inclusive court experience

A group of people pose with tennis rackets — The launch of Walking Tennis at Brampton

Brampton Tennis club in Hendon has become the first tennis club in the capital to offer walking tennis.

Walking tennis is played on a full tennis court with soft balls and allows double bounces.

Sessions launched on 5th February.

For more details contact Keren Mail, Brampton Tennis Club Chair, on 07774 887748 or visit www.bramptontennis.co.uk

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