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- French monks in the 12th century are normally credited with creating the sport we recognize today as tennis. The original game was played by batting the ball with either bare hands, gloved hands with webbing or small paddles.
- A wooden racket, with strings made from sheep intestines, was introduced to the game of tennis around the year 1500.
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When the tennis racket was invented?
1508
Why was the tennis racket invented?
they wished people to play tennis with rackets, insted of their arms.
Who invented the first tennis racket?
The first modern tennis racket was designed by William Larned in 1922. The original wooden racket was thought to have been introduced somewhere around 1500.
What is a different between a light tennis racket and a heavy tennis racket?
Yes, the weight. The lighter the tennis racket, the lighter you hit the ball. The heavier racket can hit harder shots.
In which sports do player use a racket?
tennis and badminton
What is the way to swing a racket in tennis called?
The way to swing a racket in tennis is called a forehand.
What is the heart of a tennis racket?
tennis ball
What is the biggest racket?
a tennis racket is bigger than a squash and badminton racket.
Do you need a tennis racket for Wii sports?
No, you do not need to us a tennis racket, on wii sports! But you can get a racket( like at Wal-mart) but it is optional!
Is it tennis 'racquet' or 'racket' - how do you spell it?
it_is_called_racket">it is called racket
What lever is a tennis racket?
A third-class lever
What exactly are a tennis bags?
Tennis bags are simply bags for your tennis racket, balls and maybe a towel or two. They are usually somewhat shaped like a racket and have logos from the racket manufacturer on the side.
