A simple sport, but violently competitive. Have you ever watched professionals play? It’s terrifyingly fast. If you consider yourself skilled and dextrous though, maybe it’s the sport for you. Though it doesn’t seem quite as competitive and dangerous as something like rugby, it does require speed, agility and fitness.

Or you could just play it against the wall. It won’t taunt you when you miss the ball, or when you drop your bat or when you crack your hand off the edge of the table. The neighbours might though, if they see you…