Paddle Tennis
Miniature tennis on a smaller court with a solid paddle and depressurised ball — the American beach-club classic.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Paddle Tennis?
Paddle tennis (rebranded "POP Tennis") is a miniature version of tennis played on a smaller 50 × 20 ft court with a solid paddle and a depressurised tennis ball. It is a fixture of Southern California and East Coast beach clubs. The US Tennis Association absorbed the sport in 2015; national championships continue annually.
Quick facts
Category
Racket & Paddle Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Estimated origin
1898, Michigan (Frank Peer Beal); modern rules 1960s Manhattan Beach
Olympic
No
Popularity
regional
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified