【TASPONY】
Japan's Emerging Sports
Taspony originated from the Nagoya YMCA in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and was invented and promoted by Mr. Eizo Yamaguchi in 1981. Its playing method is similar to tennis and badminton, but the player uses the hand instead of the racket, so that the player can directly touch the ball and it is easier to control the direction and strength of the ball.
Taspony Features
why Taspony are so popular!!!
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The gameplay is simple and easy to get started.
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It is suitable for everyone to participate, and in recent years it has become an activity for the elderly.
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Direct contact with the ball body, the ball body is soft and easier to control
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Both hands need to be used to achieve balanced development and coordination of lower limb muscles and left and right sides of the body
Taspony Court
The playing field for Taspony only needs to be 8m x 4.1m, which is two-thirds the size of a tennis or badminton court. The squash room can also be used as a training venue. The space is small and no specific venue is required.
Taspony Equipment
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The Taspony is made of sponge material with a diameter of 17 cm.
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Weighing about 50 grams, the ball is light and harmless
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Therefore, it is suitable for anyone to participate and has become a popular emerging sport among the elderly in Hong Kong.
Taspony's Rules
Starting Setup
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Before a singles match, you need to flip a coin to decide the order of serving or choosing sides. Pick one from two, and the rest is the other side's choice.
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Before a doubles match, you need to tell the referee who will serve.
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Basic Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to tennis, each ball can only bounce once and can be intercepted midway
Can use left or right hand alone to hit or serve
If the receiver fails to catch the ball after it bounces off the ground twice, the server wins the point.
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Winning Conditions
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The side that gets 21 points first wins the game.
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Best of three games
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Server, serve failed (missed)
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The server is on the line or outside the service area
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Players use two hands to hit the ball, hit the ball continuously, etc.
Fouls