A mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis: the pickleball it is the sport that is gaining more and more fans in Italy. Also to Faenza you can try it every Wednesday at Tennis Clubthanks to teacher Paola Tampieri
What is pickleball? Born in the United States, it combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis
Tennis, padel and now… pickleball. A new racket sport is conquering many athletes in the world and also in our country. Fun and fast, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pongit is essentially played in double but the single is also appreciated.
Born in the United States, this sport arrived in Italy for the first time in 2018, and after Covid it began to expand like wildfire. Pickleball represents a “total body” workout: each shot involves the legs, abs and shoulders. It also requires coordination and promotes general well-being.
Al Tennis Club Faenza four pickleball courts are set up every Wednesday evening and the teacher Paola Tampieriwith the qualification of pickleball instructor, makes herself available to teach it.
«It is a sport that focuses on fun. At the Tennis Club Faenza we already have around thirty enthusiasts, a growing number. After all, it is a discipline suitable for all ages and skill levels and, due to its accessibility, it is destined to become a must among racket enthusiasts.”
