Paddle Racquet Sports

What is pickleball?

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. Pickleball is enjoyed by people of all ages and athletic abilities thanks to its ease of play and straightforward rules. The sport is inexpensive, social and healthy, and has been widely accepted in school gyms, fire stations, community centers, local parks, athletic clubs and thousands of backyard sports courts. In some ways it’s a combination of tennis and badminton, and along with sports such as table tennis and racquetball, pickleball has exploded in popularity. For more information, contact Ronnie Nemchock at ronnienemchock@hotmail.com.

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Table Tennis (Ping Pong)

This racquet paddle sport is similar to tennis, but played on a table, playing singles or doubles. Players hit the ball back and forth over the net and must only allow a ball played towards them to bounce once on their side of the table and must return it so that it bounces on the outside. Points are scored when a player fails to return the ball.

The OCCTA plans to hold table tennis tournaments for enthusiasts to test their pong skills and challenge other players.