Pickleball players learn rules of the game


EYE ON THE BALL—Above, Jeff Howard of Agoura Hills, left, returns a drop shot to coach David Katzner of Calabasas at a pickleball clinic April 6 at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Newcomers learned the rules of the game and were treated to a fast-paced exhibition game. Below left, Ashley Roberts of Simi Valley, center, cheers after she and doubles partner, Nick Casey of Simi Valley, score a point during a pickleball exhibition match during the Saturday clinic. Below right, Susan Pourzia of Oak Park returns a shot during the clinic. The sport, which combines aspects of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong, is growing in popularity.

EYE ON THE BALL—Above, Jeff Howard of Agoura Hills, left, returns a drop shot to coach David Katzner of Calabasas at a pickleball clinic April 6 at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Newcomers learned the rules of the game and were treated to a fast-paced exhibition game. Below left, Ashley Roberts of Simi Valley, center, cheers after she and doubles partner, Nick Casey of Simi Valley, score a point during a pickleball exhibition match during the Saturday clinic. Below right, Susan Pourzia of Oak Park returns a shot during the clinic. The sport, which combines aspects of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong, is growing in popularity.

Photos by DAVID ROBERT NEWMAN/Acorn Newspapers

Photos by DAVID ROBERT NEWMAN/Acorn Newspapers