Pickleball is an up and coming sport that is taking off in Portsmouth

Portsmouth is welcoming a new sport to the mix – pickleball.
By Kirsty Ackah
Published 29th Mar 2023, 06:00 GMT
Updated 30th Mar 2023, 08:35 GMT
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Invented in 1965 by two Washington dads struggling to entertain their bored family, Pickleball is a fun sport that is a combination of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

Players use paddles made from wood to hit a perforated polymer ball, over the net.

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Now the popular sport has arrived in Portsmouth. Local leisure operator Bhlive have set up regular sessions for the community every Saturday at Portsmouth Tennis Centre.

Jenny Simmance came across pickleball last year and it has become a popular sport in the area.Jenny Simmance came across pickleball last year and it has become a popular sport in the area.
Jenny Simmance came across pickleball last year and it has become a popular sport in the area.

You can join the fun by booking on the Bhlive website.

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Jenny Simmance, Pickleball lead, said: ‘Pickleball is such a great sport to be involved with as it’s easy to play, low impact, and appeals to a wide audience! For these reasons it’s now one of the fastest growing sports in America and is also gaining huge popularity in the UK too.’

If you are interested in joining or for more information, click the link.

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