New Activity Group – Pickleball
* Pickleball is a sport played with a racket that combines elements from badminton, tennis, and ping pong. * The net is similar to a tennis net, but a little lower. * The game is played with a hard “paddle” and a hard, hollow plastic ball with holes in it. * Even though pickleball is like tennis, there are important differences that make pickleball especially more accessible for seniors. * The most important difference is the speed of the ball. A pickleball ball travels at about a third of the average speed of a tennis ball. It is equally important that the court is somewhat less than a third of the total area of a tennis court. * The smaller surface area combined with the slower ball speed, and an underhand serve make pickleball easier to play than tennis. This is a new group that is a mix of men and women. No experience needed – this is a gentle game for all comers. Please contact Dennis Atkinson for further information.
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