Free platform tennis clinics, June 16 and 23

(June 3, 2021) The Ocean Pines Racquet Center is offering free clinics for new platform tennis players, June 16 and 23.  

Platform tennis is an outdoor racquet sport for any age group that combines elements of tennis and racquetball.  

The game is usually played as a doubles sport, with players using a solid paddle and a spongy ball. Platform tennis courts are one-third of the size of a normal court, and surrounded by screens to help keep the ball in play.  

The free clinics are scheduled from 7-8 p.m. Organizers will supply all the necessary equipment.   

"Even if you’ve never played a racquet sport, we will get you playing,” Ocean Pines Platform Tennis Association (OPPTA) Board member Karen Kaplan said. “If you used to play, you will love this game that’s played year-round on our fenced-in platform courts.” 

The OPPTA offers four drop-ins each week, along with co-ed, men’s and ladies’ leagues, and social events.  

“It’s a very friendly group,” Kaplan said. “Come on down and join us!” 

For questions or more information, email [email protected], call 516-508-0313, or visit /web/pages/platform-tennis.