This dimension places an athlete in the years they were actually competing. Wikipedia notes Pele "began playing for the Brazilian club Santos at age 15" and continued until "after retiring in 1977," a career spanning more than two decades. Browsing by active era sets an athlete alongside the rivals who were competing during the same period.
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Defining CharacteristicNet and wall games are court games where either a net separates the opponents or a wall serves to reflect the ball to the opponent. 1 1990s
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Net and wall games are court games where either a net separates the opponents or a wall serves to reflect the ball to the opponent.
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Why are tennis players not grouped with basketball and volleyball players here?
Tennis players use a handheld racket, so they belong under Racket Sports instead.
This subcategory groups athletes who competed in basketball, handball or volleyball, the indoor or court-based team sports scored by putting a ball through a hoop, over a net or into a goal without a bat or stick. Tennis players use a handheld racket, so they are grouped instead under Racket Sports.