Para-standing tennis

Para-standing tennis is for players with physical disabilities who play standing – including people with limb differences, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries and short stature.

The game follows standard tennis rules, with some players eligible for a second bounce depending on classification. Events are inclusive, welcoming and open to new and experienced players alike. 

Para-standing tennis is for players with physical disabilities who want to play standing – no wheelchair required. Coaching and playing opportunities are growing across Australia, with formats adapted to different mobility levels and a strong sense of connection on and off the court.

Rules and formats

• Played on a standard court with regular net height 
• Standard racquets and balls used
• Scoring follows traditional tennis formats 
• Bounce allowance depends on classification.

Classifications and categories

• PST 1: Single-arm disability or similar – 1 bounce
• PST 2: Below-knee amputee, mild cerebral palsy, mild hemiplegia or similar – 1 bounce
• PST 3: Above-knee amputee, double-arm amputee, moderate cerebral palsy, moderate hemiplegia, or similar or cerebral palsy – 2 bounces
• PST 4: Achondroplasia or similar – 2 bounces

Para-standing tennis is fast, competitive and growing – played on the same courts, with the same gear, as the rest of the game. It’s a format defined by energy, adaptability and a community that’s rewriting the rules of inclusion.