Matthew Perry passed away this Saturday, October 28, shocking the entire entertainment world. Many celebrities, from our country and internationally, regretted his departure, through social networks.
Matthew Perry en Friends.
So far, what is known about the death of the Friends actor is that he was found in the jacuzzi of his home. There were no drugs or alcohol around, although they will surely do an autopsy to determine the cause of his death. At the moment it is believed that it could have been a heart attack.
Previously, Matthew Perry He had been playing one of his favorite sports for two hours: Pickleball.
What is Pickleball
According to the Spanish Pickleball Association, it is a practice that was born in 1965, in Washington, when Joel Pritchard, a United States senator, and Bill Bell, a successful businessman, wanted to play a game of badminton and couldn’t find the right options. rackets. So they improvised and played with some old ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball. That’s how they invented a new sport that They named Pickleball after Pritchard’s dog.
Pickleball Party / Photo: Ig Argentine Pickleball Association.
The Spanish Pickleball Association also explains that Pickleball is configured as a mix of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is characterized by a game dynamic and a hitting technique very similar to tennis, although unlike tennis it is played on a smaller court, with a lighter paddle and a perforated plastic ball. In addition, it is served below the waist and has some particular rules.
Argentine Pickleball Association.
There is also the Argentine Pickleball Association, in whose networks and official website they communicate the news of the tournaments, classes and prizes obtained by Argentines who are dedicated to this sport. Currently, it can be practiced at “La Chimenea”, a club located in Avellaneda, in Perú Beach (Acasusso), Chacra Taló (Los Cardales), among others.
Little by little, this practice is gaining its place and surely in a short time it will be a boom. Matthew Perry really enjoyed it.
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