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In recent months, more and more people in Spain are starting to talk about a new racket sport, the pickleball. It comes directly from the United States and has already conquered millions of people across the puddle. Now, little by little, he is landing strongly in Europe and in our country and promises to become the next great sports phenomenon, at the level of what the paddle was a few decades ago.

Pickleball mixes elements of the Tennis, paddle tennis, bádminton and ping-pong. It is played on a smaller track than tennis, with a low network, solid shovels and a plastic ball with holes. At first glance it may seem one more game of the many that exist, but it has something that hooks. The first thing is that it is very easy to learn. It is not necessary to have previous experience, and in just a game you already understand the basic rules. In addition, being an activity of low physical impact, it is ideal for both young people and older people. That combination of simplicity, moderate exercise and social environment is making many dare to try it … and repeat.

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Pickleball success

Although in the United States it has been growing for years and more than 36 million people are practiced, in Spain the pickleball is still relatively new. Even so, they begin to see clues throughout the country, and not only in private sports centers. Many municipalities and sports center are incorporating This sport to its supply, aware that demand is growing. In Madrid, for example, there are already clubs that organize tournaments, classes for beginners and social events around the pickleball. Even a great indoor center has been inaugurated exclusively to this sport, which already presumes to be one of the largest in Europe.

Another indicator that the picklet is serious is the impulse that is receiving from sports institutions. The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation has decided to support This modality and has created an official circuit, the Pickle Pro Tour, with competitions planned in cities such as Malaga, Barcelona or Valencia. In addition, known names of sport, such as Álex Corretja or former footballer Gaizka Mendieta, They have participated in exhibitions, helping to give visibility to this new discipline. Even some professional tennis and paddle players practice it in their spare time, recognizing that it is a fun and more relaxed game.

The panorama paints well for the pickleball. There is even talk of his possible candidacy as an Olympic sport in the future, already worldwide there are already federations, rankings and professional competitions on the progress. But beyond the great scenarios, what is really making this sport triumph is how it is to enjoy it from the first moment. You don't have to be an athlete or have a refined technique. You just need a shovel, a ball, and you want to have a good time. If you are looking for something new to move, playing sports without complicating your life and meeting people, the picklet can be an ideal option. Everything indicates that it will not be a passenger fashion, but a sport that has come to stay.

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