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Driveway pickleball keeps town of Linn couple active without leaving home
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Driveway pickleball keeps town of Linn couple active without leaving home

  • Scott Williams
  • Apr 16, 2020
  • Apr 16, 2020
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These fun photos show that the coronavirus outbreak cannot stop Warren and Christine Smith from getting out in their driveway in the town of Linn for a rousing afternoon game of pickleball.

Warren and Christine Smith play pickleball in their driveway

Warren and Christine Smith play pickleball in their driveway

Warren Smith, left, and his wife, Christine Smith, watch the ball sail through the air April 11 as the couple plays pickleball in their driveway on Shoreview Drive in the town of Linn.

Scott Williams photos, Regional News

Christine Smith serves to husband Warren Smith in pickleball

Christine Smith serves to husband Warren Smith in pickleball

Christine Smith, left, serves April 11 to her husband, Warren Smith, in the couple's Shoreview Drive driveway in the town of Linn during a game of pickleball. 

Scott Williams, Regional News

Warren Smith in driveway pickleball in the town of Linn

Warren Smith in driveway pickleball in the town of Linn

Pickleball, as Warren Smith demonstrated recently in his town of Linn driveway, has been a popular sport in the Big Foot Recreation District this summer. 

File photo, Regional News

Warren Smith waits for the ball in driveway pickleball

Warren Smith waits for the ball in driveway pickleball

Warren Smith, left, waits for the ball April 11 in a game of pickleball with his wife, Christine Smith, in the couple's driveway on Shoreview Drive in the town of Linn.

Scott Williams, Regional News

Christine Smith in driveway pickleball in the town of Linn

Christine Smith in driveway pickleball in the town of Linn

Christine Smith prepares to serve to her husband, Warren Smith, in a game of pickleball, which is similar to tennis, but with a hard plastic ball, hard plastic racquets and a smaller court.

Scott Williams, Regional News

Christine Smith reaches for ball in driveway pickleball

Christine Smith reaches for ball in driveway pickleball

Christine Smith, left, reaches for the ball April 11 as her husband, Warren Smith, watches during a game of pickleball in the couple's driveway on Shoreview Drive in the town of Linn. 

Scott Williams, Regional News

Driveway pickleball in the town of Linn with Warren Smith and Christine Smith

Driveway pickleball in the town of Linn with Warren Smith and Christine Smith

The driveway at Warren and Christine Smith's home on Shoreview Drive in the town of Linn is just wide enough for a pickleball court, as the couple enjoys some outdoor exercise April 11 during the coronavirus outbreak.

Scott Williams, Regional News
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