Pickleball: everything in one place

Pickleball is played on a small court with solid paddles and a light, perforated plastic ball hit over a low net. It borrows ideas from tennis, badminton and table tennis, and is most often played as doubles, though singles is popular too. A no-volley zone near the net keeps points tactical rather than purely powerful.

The compact court, slower ball and simple scoring make it one of the easiest racquet sports to pick up, and rallies can start within minutes. It suits a very wide range of ages and abilities, which is a big part of its friendly, sociable appeal.