Pickleball, footgolf, padel, disc golf: they might sound like obscure arcade games but they’re actually emerging alternatives to more traditional sports like tennis and golf. And thanks to some A-list endorsement — from the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio (a pickleball champion) and Rafael Nadal (he’s a padel maestro) — they’ve rapidly taken hold in the UK, and across the world.
New sports are accessible, often involve cheaper equipment and are centred around fun. In other words, they’re perfect for those who are tired of the same old roster of spin classes and are looking for novel ways to keep fit. These are the ones to know.
