Introduction to Paddle Sports

Facts, general information and resources focused on sports that use an paddle to strike a ball or other object.

SPORT NAME: Paddle Sports
DESCRIPTION: sports that use a non-netted racket known as a paddle
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH: Paddling Water Sports
RELATED: Netted Racquet Sports

Difference Between Rowing and Paddling? Rowing: Rowers oars attached to the boat Paddling: Paddlers use paddles not attached to anything Rowing: Rowers face away from the direction they are going Paddling: Paddlers face the direction they are going Rowing: (how do rowers steer?) Paddling: Paddlers steer using a single paddle Rowing: Rowers mostly use legs and arms Paddling: Paddlers mostly use upper torso and core Rowing: Row Boats, Sculls, Sweep-Oar Boats Paddling: Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards

Sports

Beach Tennis

Basque Pelota

Padel

Pickleball

Paddle Tennis

POP Tennis

Table Tennis

References:

- fromuthtennis.com - topic - paddle sports
- wikipedia.org - sports that use a non-netted paddle - paragraph