Episode from Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.
- What is “Pickleball”?
It is an emerging snowshoe sport on small terrain, developed in the USA, which is growing in Europe and France. It is a combination between badminton, tennis and ping-pong. It’s very fun, easy and user-friendly. We are close to the partner (doubles) and the opponent, which promotes brotherhood.
We play on a badminton court, approximately 6 m by 13 m long, with a 6 m wide net lower than a tennis net (91 cm at the edges and 86 cm in the middle). We use rackets larger than ping-pong (average 40 x 20 cm) and a very light perforated plastic ball (25g) a little larger than a tennis ball. The match is played in 11 or 15 points. You must serve with a spoon diagonally to mark the point. Only one bounce allowed and there is a no-volley zone close to the net to prevent too violent smashes.
- Is it accessible to everyone?
Totally. It is an inclusive sport ideal for beginners, children, seniors, athletes and non-athletes, all age categories and levels. There is less movement than in tennis, less jumping than in badminton. The technical learning period is very short (a few minutes) and the rules are simple.
- What qualities does he have?
Like all racket sports, Pickleball maintains and develops motor skills, reactivity, and reflexes. On a smaller scale it also conditions endurance and like any game, it improves strategy. It is less energy intensive than tennis or badminton, but for experienced athletes or players, it will be an excellent workout to improve the speed of execution.
Although Pickleball is in the development phase just like Padel, there are already clubs in the region. Particularly in Falck, Merten, Dombasle, Bertrange. There is no doubt that clubs will develop in the future. You can also play on any badminton court, you simply need to adjust the height of the net or play on a tennis court and mark off the surface with adhesive tape. As for equipment (rackets, ball), you will find this in sports stores or dedicated sites.
A word from our coach Sacha
Once a Pickleball, always a Pickeball!
