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Read more →What is pickleball
A sport on the rise
Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played on a court the same size as a doubles badminton court, with a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball. It is easy to learn and appealing from the very first sessions, which is why those who try it tend to keep playing.
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Why play
Six reasons to play pickleball
01
From 8
From 8
to 80
A sport where different generations share the same court.
Categories run from juniors to seniors, all under the same rules.
02
A social
A social
sport
It is usually played in doubles, on a court of around 82 m², which brings players together on and off it.
The basic rules are quick to learn, which makes it easy for new players to join and keep playing.
03
Cardiovascular exercise
It improves cardiovascular fitness, reflexes and coordination while you enjoy yourself.
A complete workout that is genuinely fun.
04
Low impact on the joints
The small court means short movements and natural motions.
No long sprints or jumps, which reduces the load on your joints.
05
Over 100 courts in Spain
A network of players and clubs across the whole country.
Every court can be found on the map in the “Where to play” section.
06
From your first match to competition
An official national circuit open to every level.
The calendar includes tournaments of every level and category all year round, all over Spain.
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The basics
The fundamentals
of the game
Court dimensions, paddle and ball specifications, how to serve, the non-volley zone and the double-bounce rule, explained with animated illustrations, together with the four ways to play.
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