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Make sure wheelchair players can get off court in an players (only difference is that wheelchair players are allowed two bounces of the ball). manual and powered. different abilities. help assess their ability. Is there enough room for everyone to move around? player to push and turn holding the racket. Balls, rackets, courts and scoring the same as but player is allowed two bounces of the ball. Don’t be afraid to ask what player can and can’t do. Take into account any medical or behavioural For example, dehydration can be more of an issue for some disabled people. Consider the surface. Grass and carpet are difficult surfaces to push a wheelchair on, especially for higher- Adapt the drills you do already with non-disabled players and give clear Use regular equipment such as lines, targets, etc. Try not to be patronising and speak down to a player.
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