History Of Lawn Tennis PDF
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This document provides a history of lawn tennis, beginning with its 1874 origins under the name "sphairistike". It traces the sport's development from a medieval game called "jeu de paume" to its modern format.
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HISTORY OF LAWN TENNIS originated by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield. He introduced it in 1874 under the name of "sphairistike" The modern game of tennis traces back to a medieval game called jeu de paume" which began in 12th century in...
HISTORY OF LAWN TENNIS originated by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield. He introduced it in 1874 under the name of "sphairistike" The modern game of tennis traces back to a medieval game called jeu de paume" which began in 12th century in France. It was initially played with the palm of the hand, and rackets were added by 16th century. Tennis is a sport usually played between two players between two teams of two players each. Each player uses a racket that is string to strikes a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net Into the opponent's court
