Pickleball

Is Hucknall U3A unique in having the only Pickleball Interest Group in the UK? The players were introduced to the game by member Chris Garner who flies south to Florida for the winter. There the game is hugely popular with retirees, who mostly play outdoors. It is overtaking tennis in popularity as it is more suited to those whose most athletic years have passed and it’s a game that relies on touch and tactics and where raw power is largely negated. In the US there are tournaments in most states and the game is played by all ages, with professional coaches working from beginner to elite level. A Pickleball court has almost the same dimensions as a badminton court so many sports halls could offer this game. The net is set at 36 inches and players use a paddle (like a table-tennis bat on steroids) and an airball. The rules of the game are very simple and make for long rallies.

Pickleball

Basic equipment was bought to get the group started, but many members have now bought their own paddles. The group has 20 regular players but other members are most welcome to join us each Thursday from 2-4pm at Hucknall leisure Centre.

To contact David, the group leader, please use the form below:-

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