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a historical indoor racket sport played in an enclosed court with various walls and openings, using a complex set of rules and scoring
What is "real tennis"?
Real tennis, also known as court tennis or ancient tennis, is a historic racquet sport that is considered the precursor to modern tennis. It is played indoors on a rectangular court with walls, a net, and a variety of surfaces. The game is similar to lawn tennis but has some differences, including the use of a heavier ball and specific rules for hitting the ball off the walls. Players use racquets to hit the ball over the net and aim to make it bounce in the opponent’s court in a way that they cannot return it. Real tennis requires skill, strategy, and precise shot-making.
