description Soft tennis Overview
Soft tennis is a racket sport developed in Japan in the late nineteenth century and played with a soft, hollow rubber ball. Its court, net, and basic scoring structure resemble conventional tennis, but the lighter and more deformable ball changes the pace, spin, and handling of play. The sport is especially established in East Asia and became an Asian Games medal sport in 1994, with singles, doubles, and team competition formats.
help Soft tennis FAQ
Where and when was soft tennis developed?
Soft tennis developed in Japan in the late nineteenth century. It kept the basic court and net structure of conventional tennis while using a different ball.
What kind of ball does soft tennis use?
The sport uses a soft, hollow rubber ball rather than a standard pressurized tennis ball. Its lighter and more deformable construction changes the pace, spin, and handling of rallies.
Does soft tennis use a tennis-style court and scoring system?
Yes, its court, net, and basic scoring structure resemble conventional tennis. The main equipment difference is the soft hollow rubber ball developed for the Japanese version of the sport.
Can I play soft tennis with a normal tennis ball?
A normal tennis ball would not reproduce the intended mechanics of soft tennis. The sport's defining ball is the soft hollow rubber design, which changes rebound, spin, and how players handle the racket.
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