Grab a paddle and plastic ball to play one of the fastest growing sports in America at the Riverside Wellness and Fitness Center-Middle Peninsula.
Riverside’s Gloucester location recently introduced the sport to its members, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis.
“It’s very similar to a large game of ping-pong or a small game of tennis,” said Connor McNeil, fitness coordinator/exercise specialist at Riverside Wellness and Fitness-Middle Peninsula.
Players don’t need to cover as much court as tennis, and the net is eight inches lower. A beginner can pick up pickleball in just a few minutes. The oversized paddles make it easy to strike the perforated balls.
Pickleball is an ideal sport for seniors who don’t want to run too much, but it can be fast-paced enough for any adult seeking a good workout…
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