There are several lesser-known sports that are played with a racket besides tennis. Here are a few examples:
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Squash: A fast-paced indoor game where players hit a small ball against the walls of a court using rackets.
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Badminton: Played with a shuttlecock rather than a ball, badminton involves hitting the shuttlecock back and forth over a net.
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Padel: A mix of tennis and squash, padel is played on a smaller court enclosed by walls and is usually played in doubles.
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Racquetball: Similar to squash but played with a different style of racket and in a completely enclosed court.
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Pickleball: A paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, played with a plastic ball and larger paddles.
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Mintonette: An older form of badminton that was played with rackets but has largely been overshadowed by modern badminton.
These sports may not have the same level of recognition as tennis, but they all involve rackets and offer unique playing experiences.