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The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

RestfulPhysical
IndoorsOutdoors
SolitarySocial
PracticalCreative
InstinctiveTechnical
Hands-offHands-on
RelaxedCompetitive
CautiousDaring
Quick winsPatient
PrivatePerformer
MinimalistCollector
Just do itStudious
Low-kitGear-heavy
AnalogDigital
ObjectsLiving things

Playing on a court with rackets and a ball, rallying and constructing points. Clubs and public courts are both common.

Sport & Fitness needs a partner needs a partner sweaty stamina outdoorsy

~$199Cost to start

ModerateDifficulty

Indoors or outWhere

2 setup steps, ~$199 all in. Nothing to buy until you say so.

Is it you?

Nobody has scored this against your answers yet. $199 to find out whether it sticks.

What you need2 things

The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$199

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The path15 quests

ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$99

Find a court and check what booking costs
Get a racket that suits a beginner's arm

Then the quests

Hit for an hour and keep most balls in
Shake hands with the grip and meet the ball out front
Rally ten shots in a row with someone

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