Polo tennis or tennis polo can be considered to be a combination of different sports. This unique sport is played in the format of soccer with the equipments of tennis . Polo tennis also has similarities with lacrosse and field hockey. The history of this tennis sport can be traced back to 2002, when it emerged from training programs for tennis. Ron Bronson is regarded as the inventor of the sport. Polo tennis is also known as toccer for its resemblance with soccer.
Polo tennis or tennis polo is regulated by the Tennis Polo Association . The field, where polo tennis is played, is 120 yards in length and 60 yards in width. However, the sport can be played on any field. The aim of the sport is to score goals, and the team with more goals is declared the winner. A team of polo tennis consists of nine players, among whom, one acts as goalkeeper. The goal used in the sport is six feet tall and six feet wide. It is set inside a circle with 15 feet radius, where no player can enter except the goalkeeper. The game of polo tennis consists of three sets. Each set is of twelve minutes duration. In case of a tie between teams after the completion of sets, sudden death is played for eight minutes.
Polo tennis requires the equipments for tennis, racquets and a tennis ball. Generally any racquet can be used for the purpose. However, players are prohibited to use wooden and solid racquets. The sport has become popular in the United States of America and it is growing even bigger towards a global identity.
